I Miss You Mum

by Ed DuCarey

 

In deepest shadows, my heart does weep, 
A tale untold, a wound so deep.
My mother's light, now veiled from sight,
A sudden loss, a starless night.

Like fragile petals caught in gale,
Her presence gone, her voice grown frail.
A flood of memories now arise,
Aching echoes of loving ties.

She was the anchor, steadfast and true,
A guiding force, she was the glue.
Her touch, a balm upon my soul,
A love unrelenting, it made me whole.

Now she's slipped beyond the veil,
Left me adrift, my strength to fail.
The bond we shared, forever severed,
Leaving my spirit fractured, weathered.

Oh, how I yearn for one more day,
To hear her laughter, feel her sway.
To hold her close, to share my fears,
And wipe away my silent tears.

Her absence lingers, a haunting ghost,
Whispers of love I miss the most.
Yet in the ache, a flicker remains,
A love eternal, no grief restrains.

For though she's gone, her spirit dwells,
Within my heart, where love compels.
In every breath, her essence flows,
Guiding me through life's ebbs and flows.

So, I'll cherish memories, tender and dear,
Embrace the pain, shed each bittersweet tear.
For in depths of loss, I'll rise above,
Held by her love, a testament to love.

Though her departure rends my soul,
In grief, I'll find strength to console.
For she'll forever be a part of me,
In the tapestry of life's symphony.