Happy Mother's Day

Hoping that some of you can relate
and that this may help ...

Happy Mother’s Day

by Lyn Marinello 5/11/25

 

I hear you in the windchimes. I feel you on the breeze.

I see you in the wispy clouds and chat with you from my knees.

I honor your impressive strength through deeds and through my prose.

I swiftly seek your wisdom when surrounded with my woes.

I hear your voice in melodies; feel you in the warm sun’s rays.

I see you in my grandkids. I converse with you on rainy days.

I miss our piano duets and our silly tennis court antics;

Our golf course winning tournaments and great Gestalt semantics.

I long for good Scrabble within an afternoon call;

How you’d always build me up when I was feeling small.

I miss your visits and post dinner bingo and rummy.

Making you four-layer pie because you found it so yummy.

I miss venting to you about kids; about work.

And gleaning lessons from you to keep from going berserk.

Chatting of brothers, memories, reflection.

“This too shall pass!” “Next!” “Point your shoes in another direction.”

You left way too soon. I miss all that we shared.

You imparted so much, yet I still feel broken, impaired.

Thank you. I love you. I so wish for more time.

Your premature departure – still an impalpable crime.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Enjoy your Heavenly fete.

Till I see you again, save me a hug … I can’t wait.