Hearts Don't Litter

A late mother's day post. Happy Mother's day, ma.

Somewhere, lost
In the madness of the day
You'll find me, gathering
Windswept thoughts of you
Stuffing them down
In an already too full bag
Taking with me what I can

Author's Note

I was a bit resentful this past Mother's day... I hope that she and the universe accepts this as an apology.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Even though I'm a mum and a grandmum, Mother's day this year left me with mixed feelings, having lost my own mum in February. For all those who celebrate the day, there are some who won't for a multitude of reasons. My bag too, is overflowing with memories. A touching poem Delmar and one I understand.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

That is a heavy bag to carry... you have my condolences for your loss. As always, your visit and review are deeply appreciated.

[Einstein Noodle]

every day can fill us with memories .. that bag can certainly get pretty full. Our one day to honor our mother's is not nearly enough for some; for others it is too much. life can seem like just one obstacle after another .. it seems to make and break us ... not one or the other. for me this is a very thought provoking poem that in reading inspires me to gratitude for my bag full of memories for her, me Ma .. who was like many .... the sweetest lady on Earth ;)
E.
ps. your confession of some resentment ... i can relate to .. i am a single Da who raised our four children from their very young ages when their Ma died ... at the age of 30yrs. .. Mother's Day celebrated in our Church was not easy for me for many years after .. as Mothers were asked to stand .. all I could think of was how our children did not have theirs anymore .. it just didn't seem right to me .. hope all is well for you Travis .. thanks for sharing your poetry ... right here at the Cafe'
E.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for such a courageous comment. We each deal with loss in our own way, but you seem to have definitely faced it bravely, dear friend. My heart goes out to you and yours. This is when our work means the most, thank you.

[Robert Haigh]

Those thoughts and memories are precious. We have to take them with us, wherever er go. Nicely expressed!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

That we do... I am grateful for your visit and review, thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

GGorgeously sad, marvelously written. I was touched. Mothers fill us with so many thoughts and emotions. They live in our hearts forever.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

That they do... thank you for the uplifting words.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome.

[Lisasview]

Ah, Mothers Day.. for some is it such a terrible loss..for others...not a great memory..
Resentful... such a burden to carry and yes, of course she accepted your apology..after all she is your mother.
First read of yours and I did like it.
You might like the one I wrote about mothers..Mothers Letter
Lisa, now in Spain

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I'm glad you enjoy my work. Looking forward to reading your work as well. Thank you.

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome...
Lisa, 7am in Spain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really miss my mom....Mother's Day was tough.
I had windswept thoughts...and wished I could call her and wish her a happy day.
I can't, but reading your poem made me feel a bit closer to her...My too full bag is overflowing.
thank you for your poem.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I understand every bit of your words... thank you for your visit, friend.

[Gee]

And that is it Travis, memories and heartache, a longing for more time with them.
A sad but very well penned piece.
So sorry for your loss

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, it's appreciated.

[Gee]

You are welcome