Thank you for sharing this poem about your mother, Reena. I like how you describe working on this poem for months and deciding to break it into a series of 3 tankas.
I'm so sorry for your loss Reena. Whether it's been a recent loss or remote, the cherishing of a dear loved one never wanes. I've been learning that lesson, all too well, since my wife of forty-eight years departed to her "Great Adventure" in March.
Dear Mark -- Deepest condolences to you. That's a big loss. The one consolation is that we were gifted a great love and what a blessing that is. Since life is impermanent, the only way to avoid grief would be not love at all but what kind of life would that be?! So we are forced to accept that grief is simply love. Hugs and courage to you. Thanks for reading and sharing.
So much love. Thank you for sharing.
Aww thanks Priya! ❤️
This poem is deeply touching and relatable. I, too, assumed my mom would be around forever, and the pain of losing her led me to write in Google Docs.
Dear Femy - Thank you for reading and commenting. I hear you. It is among our hardest losses. Glad it resonated. Hugs to you!
Touched me deeply--almost like Kunitz' poem "Touch Me"!
Aww... Thank you so much, dear Mary. Glad it spoke to you.
Thanks for this vulnerable share…❤️
Thanks Brian for that.
Thank you for sharing this poem about your mother, Reena. I like how you describe working on this poem for months and deciding to break it into a series of 3 tankas.
Thank you Neil. Glad you liked it!
Lovely poem Reena. Simple and yet carries so much meaning. Hugs Reena❤️
Thank you SO much dear Lalitha. I am so appreciative of you and your kind comments.
This is so lovely, Reena. Your three tankas made me think of my own dear mother and all she went through. Thank you!
Thank you dear Tim. Your mom was a brave soul and left a wonderful human behind in you. Hugs to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss Reena. Whether it's been a recent loss or remote, the cherishing of a dear loved one never wanes. I've been learning that lesson, all too well, since my wife of forty-eight years departed to her "Great Adventure" in March.
Dear Mark -- Deepest condolences to you. That's a big loss. The one consolation is that we were gifted a great love and what a blessing that is. Since life is impermanent, the only way to avoid grief would be not love at all but what kind of life would that be?! So we are forced to accept that grief is simply love. Hugs and courage to you. Thanks for reading and sharing.
Grief IS love. No one grieved for Hitler. Everyone grieves for a child who passes too soon. Thank you for teaching me this insight v
So true. Thank you Switter. Appreciate you reading.