I too, know the pain Karla, my Mum left me three and a half years ago, and the pain is still raw. The above poem is heart rending, we are never ready to let our Mothers go...The never ending circle of life. I feel sure she is with you still with an arm around your shoulders comforting you like Mom's always do, and so moved by your words. It is a beautiful tribute of your Love for your Mom. I shall light a candle on the 17th for her. Love, Diana.

Karla powerful write, its still hard for me to think of Nonna and Melissa being gone
God Bless
Michelle~

Karla, this is my all time favorite poem of yours! I love the repetition that haunts this piece and echoes into my own heart. I don't think I will ever get used to those words. I so frequently have to remind myself of the same thing... Oh, that our moms could have lived forever with us, right? But... at least they can watch over us from where they are.

Love and hugs,
Cryssa

...nothing I can say...will make you feel any better Karla. ...I have lost...and I am lost also.
we will feel a cloverleafs tear on the day...
your pen friend...
John

No one is ever ready and the pain lingers on, a most heartfelt piece, God bless....

Be always safe,
Karen

Even when the illness is a long one, we are still never ready. Very heartfelt write Karla.

My dad had died in 89' so I know the feeling...e

Bloody heck, st P's day must cause you angst, but it's an over rated day, but must smash home the sadness of losing the most perfect person in you life... May you find perpetual inner peace before you join your mum.... Babe you have had one hell of a ride on this planet... But you are a most wonderful lady, and a heart worth more than anything on earth...

It's good that she is forever in your heart, today i was weeping over my son and things said, untrue, that I can't say here.... But you're in my arms in prayer, I know your soul will feel it...

Lady K,

The gaiety thrumming around you and the burden of loss heavy in your breast, you will bear another of these days. No, no platitudes. They don't get easier, they just get common. Close your eyes and think of her smile and be free of grief - if only for that moment.

Peace dear lady,

B

Hugs....what can I say!!

Love Tinka

"I Wasn't Ready"
Oh so heart shattering still I know
Though this is a most beautiful write.

Prayers to and for you,
~Gwendolyn

a tearful write

We are never really ready, so heart touching Karla, this line "of tying up loose ends while mine are unraveling" says so much.

Thanks for putting into words a feeling that is Universal with at least some of us - My feelings exactly when I get to April 22, which will no doubt be a fine spring day which will only increase that deep pain I will try to keep invisible. It has only been 3 years but will always be etched in my mind & heart like yesterday, AND we are never ready because we are never meant to be serpated from our family loved ones for long... (and Jesus meant that!)

This is a write profound in the sense of loss--you have expressed those feelings so well

There is no getting over such a loss...and it's okay.

hugs

B

I do not think we ever get over missing our mothers, there is no date, no way of dying, no way of saying goodbye that can ever make our hearts stop missing them.

hugs
Fee

Heart touching poem, but her memories are always within you...
love, Carole~

Oh, Karla. This is so touching. A far better tribute because you do not try to hide how devastated you were. Are, I should say. Sure, you adjust. Sure, you have wonderful memories. You do your best
to concentrate on them. But anniveraries. . .bless your warm and loving heart, is all I can say. I feel for you! Your mother was, and is, extremely proud of you. Isn't a doubt in my mind.
Aside from other considertions, this is very fine work, my friend.
So glad I was finally able to get back to your den.
Love Beyond the Beyond. . and Then. . . <3 Pea <3

Put that memory in a cup and steep it. Then drink it up. Bitter herbs are healing. --Charlie

Wouldn't you be surprised, Karla,if someone told you she is always by your side, happy, and watching over you.

We are never ready, your Mom remains in your heart, shining down on you from heaven.

I'm so sorry Karla, none of us are ever ready but she will be the first one to welcome you home. Lovely but sad write. Love, Bonnie

A great write, a sad rememberance. My mom also died in 1990. How great the memories though.

A powerful heartbreaking write
Your words captured the deep emotional sadness
I can relate to your pain and sorrow
I too lost my mother and my heart goes out to you
And i know the pain doesn't go away never
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Peace Love and hugsss....Morning Star

Losing someone we hold dear is an awful thing . . .

Oh, Karla, I know your pain. It's only been 7 months for me. Everyone keeps telling me it gets easier, but obviously it doesn't. Not really. Know that others feel your pain, and be gentle with yourself when grief comes calling. Rebecca

Heartbreaking write, Karla, powerfully and painfully expressed grief as we remember once again her passing. It's been 18 years now; the pain doesn't get any easier. I miss Mom, too! Very much!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

You echo the cry of every grieving heart, "She's gone, she's gone"
It's the one thought that intrudes on every other at the time of parting. You convey very well the lost feeling that accompanies the death of a parent.

Love, Connie

Oh Karla, i can relate to this one a hundred percent since i too, lost my mother about a year ago. I can feel your deep longing... It's great to be back in AD and read your wonderful works again, like most of my favorite writers here who are also my friends. Missed you, my friend.

Love and hugs,
Sheri

And you probably always will, but she lives on in your heart and soul, and in your words.

Eighteen years ago your world stopped, when it moved again was with one heart beat less, but Mom will live forever in the hearts of her daughters.

Georg