We, my brothers and sisters, supported each other in our time of need. We also needed to prepare for her funeral, which was today- September 10th.
Our friends and family and our mom's friends all gathered to remember and celebrate her life. Our minister had prepared a eulogy that touched our hearts. Made us laugh - made us cry.
The day was a beautiful one with sunshine, a few clouds and a gentle breeze swaying the trees that stood tall - as they protected her final resting place. As the sun playfully peeped out from the clouds once in a while we reminisced, celebrated and remembered the vibrant and dynamic woman who was our mom.
- This is a poem I wrote in remembrance of our mother. She used to comment on the way she liked the rhythm of my poems.. I have dedicated this one to her.
A brief moment in time
It was a fateful day in early fall,
When life threw us all a curve ball
On that day our lives changed forever
When our physical ties with you were severed
The plane of your existence has been changed
The daily routine on our plane has been re-arranged
Our physical interaction has been interrupted
We, who love you dearly- our emotions have erupted
In time we’ll come to terms with how this came about
Our personal hardship- the sorrow we’ll overcome – there is no doubt
We- the ones to stay behind
We need to bear in mind
There is a trenchant and intense bond
That spans between us on any plane – and beyond
Our physical ties have been severed
And now you are on your way to new endeavours
You live in our hearts forever and ever
Forgetting you is not an option –never, no never
We will have our dearest memories of who you are
As we see you off – we will not bid you “au revoir”
But rather- an “a la Prochaine”
Because we know we will see each other again.
