MUM

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 06 Mar 2016
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MUM!

Even though you're no longer here

there's always room in my thoughts for you,

that ever caring person you were

so patient and kind,

 

when I needed someone to wipe my tears

to my rescue you always came,

gave me hope when life seemed down

nursed me when I was ill.

 

Now I'm grown old I heed your words

advice you freely gave,

for deep inside you're still with me

my very dearest Mum.

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Submitted by hilary west on

Hi, Jenny

This is a lovely eulogy, Jenny, obviously heartfelt. Thoughts of Mum come back to one, don't they, after their death.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

a lovely tribute Jenny

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

my mum died in year 2001, she loved flowers, her favourites being roses which was why I put the photo on above.

Thank you so much for leaving a comment and for reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for letting me know insert. Glad you liked.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Bee on

So beautiful, Jenny.

xx

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Nice to celebrate her care, and tell of the everyday support and help in the humdrum of life, so often unnoticed, its value unrealised, the efforts unrecognised. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I too appreciated my mother so much more after she died - which is such a pity. She and I were very alike, and I didn't realise it at the time. My aunt sent me letters that my mom had sent to her when she was a teenager and then in her twenties, and it was so special - getting to know what she thought and felt when she was young.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much Bee, glad you liked and thank you for telling me.

Jenny. xx smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

when I was a young child before I started school, I remember the hours my mum would spend with me, either colouring in, or doing puzzles. She bought me some plastic farm animals and little people to go with it, I remember having hours of fun pretending to spend a day on the farm with all those jobs the farmer has to do. Mum always encouraged my imagination and would join me in my dens I made out of her clothes horse and blankets. There were many other adventures she would lead me on. For being so encouraging is what I'll always remember her for.

It was nice to read your comment which I appreciated.

Thank you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

we never realise when we're young just how much like our mums we are. I never thought of my mum as a rebel, but now I look back she was a very determined lady and could be very stubborn in her beliefs which is totally like me, once she set her mind on doing something, nothing and nobody could change her mind.

I'm sure your mum was a typical teenager and I can understand how special it was for you to read her teenage letters. It's nice to look back and know the bonds we have with our parents, whether good or bad,  it puts everything in perspective.

Many thanks for your thoughts Jean and for reading.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

pretty sappy Jenny, but I guess that's the only way to be if we're being honest and talking about our mum. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

thanks for reading and letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Jenny - forgive me for just getting round to reading this.  It is such a beautiful tribute to your mother.  I lost mine way back in the early eighties, when I was still quite young with two small kids myself.  I really regret the fact I never ever got to know her...not really.  She was only in her early sixties when she died and had suffered from early onset Alzheimer's since she was fifty.  During that time I was so busy with my own life, young family and all, that I spent so very little time with her.  She was living in London, and me, in Kent, so that made matters worse.  I have very strong feelings of guilt though, even now...especially because I didn't help my dad with her more during this time. We all say, 'If only I could put the clock back'...but if only I could.

Wonderful poem, as I said, Jenny, and one to be more than proud of.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for reading Tina,

I'm so sorry you never really got to know your mum. Alzheimer's is such a terrible disease I can't imagine how it must have left you feeling, it's one of those awful situations that we all hope never happens to us. I think perhaps my mum was suffering a breakdown when she took her own life, because she'd always been so positive up until it happened.

I suppose the only thing we can do is to keep there memory alive and remember the times we did share with them.

Again thank you for sharing your story and reading mine.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

A lovely and touching poem honoring your memories of your Mum. Our life line, our first guardian in this world. They know us as no one ever will. To lose them is losing a part of ourselves. I understand how difficult it is to lose your Mom.

My Mom died in Feb 2005 and my Dad 2 months after in April. I had security and comfort in all the years they were a part of my life -- and once they were gone my life altered in ways I cannot completely give voice to. No one will ever again know me as they did- know my first trying moments or my best efforts. No one can answer the million questions that came after --the one's I wished I asked when I had the chance...

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Oh! Penny, my heart goes out to you in more ways than one. Your comment could have been written about me, I understand comletely when you say you've changed beyond recognition, as the same thing happened to me, firstly at the shock of loosing my mum in 2001, then my dad in 2004.  I often look at photos of myself before and feel proud of what I acheived when I did, because now a part of me has died too, my confidence disappearing rapiidly.

We can only look back on the good times spent as a family and smile at the happy memories, I know I do.

I'm so sorry I took so long to answer your comment Penny, only my computer broke down over easter and couldn't get it fixed until after the holidays.

Hope you had a good easter and will be over to read some more of your story soon.

Take care.

Jenny. smiley