Mother's Day
Its been a long, really long time since I've written poety. And as with most poems my muse has to be inspired. That being said, it has taken me almost a year and a half to finally write a poem for my mom who died January of last year. This I dedicate to her and felt I needed to share it.
Tiger Lily
For as long back as I can remember you’ve been there for me Tiger Lily.
With your courage or wisdom, and even when you were being silly.
You taught me to be resilient even through the moments when I’d cry.
You showed me how music could make my mind and heart fly.
Through your tender affections I learned to give from the heart.
No matter the distance, whether in the same room or so many miles apart.
You were so surprised by me one day that you asked where I learned to keep such an open mind.
I answered without hesitation, “It was your actions that taught me to see that not everything is so defined.”
Then the ups and downs of life happened as they tend to over the years.
Time passed, we laughed and yelled, experienced many happy and some angry tears.
No matter the circumstance one thing remained steady and true.
Yes, Tiger Lily, it was always the love from within you.
Then one day all of a sudden I saw my Tiger Lily fall.
Images seared in my mind that I wish I could never recall.
I knew in that moment what was happening and wished I’d been so wrong.
I apologize to you now for I couldn’t watch when you had gone.
Was it right or wrong to be glad that you didn’t suffer and linger?
I cannot answer that question whenever I stare at your ring upon my finger.
For some time after your passing I’ve spent many moments being selfish, angry, or lost.
It wasn’t until near the time of the anniversary of that sorrowful day that I realized what my actions had cost.
Too often to we simply don’t tell each other what’s in our hearts and just expect others to just see.
So I’m saying it now, Tiger Lily, you were always an amazing person and mother to me.
I will never forget you my Tiger Lily
I will do my best to be courageous,
I will try my best to be wise,
I will remember that life is too short and at times we are meant to be silly.
Love you always…your Tiger Lily.
Tiger Lily
For as long back as I can remember you’ve been there for me Tiger Lily.
With your courage or wisdom, and even when you were being silly.
You taught me to be resilient even through the moments when I’d cry.
You showed me how music could make my mind and heart fly.
Through your tender affections I learned to give from the heart.
No matter the distance, whether in the same room or so many miles apart.
You were so surprised by me one day that you asked where I learned to keep such an open mind.
I answered without hesitation, “It was your actions that taught me to see that not everything is so defined.”
Then the ups and downs of life happened as they tend to over the years.
Time passed, we laughed and yelled, experienced many happy and some angry tears.
No matter the circumstance one thing remained steady and true.
Yes, Tiger Lily, it was always the love from within you.
Then one day all of a sudden I saw my Tiger Lily fall.
Images seared in my mind that I wish I could never recall.
I knew in that moment what was happening and wished I’d been so wrong.
I apologize to you now for I couldn’t watch when you had gone.
Was it right or wrong to be glad that you didn’t suffer and linger?
I cannot answer that question whenever I stare at your ring upon my finger.
For some time after your passing I’ve spent many moments being selfish, angry, or lost.
It wasn’t until near the time of the anniversary of that sorrowful day that I realized what my actions had cost.
Too often to we simply don’t tell each other what’s in our hearts and just expect others to just see.
So I’m saying it now, Tiger Lily, you were always an amazing person and mother to me.
I will never forget you my Tiger Lily
I will do my best to be courageous,
I will try my best to be wise,
I will remember that life is too short and at times we are meant to be silly.
Love you always…your Tiger Lily.