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Goodbye Mom

by William R. Potter — Read all 18 poems by William R. Potter

A poem/tribute to my Mom who passed away on March 5th.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Goodbye Mom

No matter how stormy, dark or gray

Mom could always find blue sky.

Best friend, Grandmother, Mother, Wife

Caring, warm, loving, honest.

She was all these things.

And… I miss her.

Long walks with Dad.

A grandchild’s laughter.

Sing-along with the church ladies.

Flowers, puppies, rainbows, Christmas

She loved these things.

And…we miss her.

She’s gone now.

But so is her pain

She’s gone now.

But is forever in our hearts.

Somewhere—

She is smiling down on us.

Perhaps, humming Hope is a Star

Somewhere—

A sunset …to remind us…

Mom is close…never far.

Marilyn Arlene Potter March 28 1937-March 5 2009

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Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

This is so truly beautiful...my thoughts are with you.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on March 22, 2009

This is a beautiful way to remember your mother, William. I'm very sorry for your loss. The line about how her pain is gone brings a momentary smile - and I hope that line/fact brings you some comfort. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 21, 2009

I am sorry for your loss, William. This is a fine tribute to your mom. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 12, 2009

So sorry for your loss of such an amazing Mom. Lovely tribute.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on March 9, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, William! My mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago. Although writing our book about her helped ease much of the pain, I still miss her. May you find peace and comfort as you walk this path of letting go and grief.

Cryssa

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

So very sorry..I know how hard it is to say good bye to your mom..I feel your pain...Hugssss

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss; you're in my prayers, William! She now rests in Jesus' Strong Arms! (I know the pain too well; lost my mom nearly 19 years ago, on March 17, 1990; she would have been sixty in May of that year!) May God bless you and comfort you in your time of grief!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

William,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother, clearly a fine lady, and thank you in your pain for sharing this elegant tribute to her.
John

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

Hello William,

A great tribute to your Mom and well written too. I know she's smiling with you, it is a temporary separation, "Mom is close...never far."

Cynthia

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

My condolences to you on your loss but I can tell by this write that you are also celebrating the life of a great woman.
Fee

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

My most sincere sympathies for your loss William. It's a wonderful tribute/poem you've written for her. When we lose our mother we lose our best friend. Remember, she's always as close as your next thought.
I wish you peace of heart,
Marcia

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