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Lighthousebob
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0 posted 2013-05-10 06:44 PM



A Visit to My Mother

A fragrance from sweet lilacs bloomed hang on a late spring breeze
transcending through leafed twigs and sprigs of eucalyptus trees
and honeysuckle, jasmine, rose all gather too in line
as flora drifts in solitude at this my mother’s shrine.


I lay in still, the other son, the stillborn still entwined
as flora drifts in solitude at this my mother’s shrine.



*Both my mother and my little brother died from complications during childbirth.

© Copyright 2013 Robert E. Michaud Jr. - All Rights Reserved
Alison
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1 posted 2013-05-10 06:52 PM


You took my breath and I haven't gotten it back.
JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-05-10 07:04 PM


Amazing piece of poetry, Bob. Gutsy. Heartbreaking. Lovely.

~*~ I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me. ~*~

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2013-05-10 07:25 PM


Very nice...James
Margherita
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4 posted 2013-05-11 06:12 AM


Deeply poignant, dear Bob. The love is carried to you through the flowers' scents and you carry it with you in your heart garden.

Margherita

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5 posted 2013-05-11 03:17 PM


This beautiful heart-posy for your mother has me in tears.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Owl

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6 posted 2013-05-12 03:42 AM


Lovely tribute to your mother, Bob.
                              Ida

Kit McCallum
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7 posted 2013-05-12 09:55 AM


Oh, this is lovely Bob. A beautiful tribute to your mom. Much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Lighthousebob
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8 posted 2013-05-12 11:09 AM


Thank you, Alison, Jerry, James, Margherita, Diana (Owl), Ida, and Kit...

  H A P P Y    M O T H E R ' S    D A Y !  


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9 posted 2013-05-12 11:12 AM


Bob - Thanks for bringing back beautiful memories I never want to forget. I loved the epic flow and craft of your poetic words. Namyh
Lighthousebob
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10 posted 2013-05-12 11:17 AM



You're Welcome, Namyh...

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11 posted 2013-05-17 03:56 PM


What a beautiful, touching tribute.
Lighthousebob
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12 posted 2013-05-17 09:38 PM


Much thanks, Ruth. I appreciate your reply.

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