Spring with Mother

~ memories ~

 

photograph by John Honeyman

 

 

~~~

I remember when the March breeze

still held a winter chill

but the sky was a cloudless blue

and the sun warmed the graceful white petals

of the calla lilies

in mother’s garden

 

The garden swing creaked

as she leaned over to button my pink sweater

 “You don’t want to catch a cold little one”

I held her hand in mine

 

She smiled…

 

we loved the calla lilies

~~~

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... Your poem frames a Mother's love...
Our Mothers taught us tenderness and the beauty
of flowers. A garden has the essentials of life...
birdsong is Mother nature's symphony...
trees provide shelter... pine needles a bed.
I love your poetry... soft and sweet. truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

My mother was a beautiful person. I miss her alot. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem Pat. Flowers and sunshine always remind me of you and your gorgeous poetry :) Julie

[Al R. Arce]

Gee! This reads as the beginning of a Novel. It leaves you wanting for more!

[Trevor Barnett]

The cathexis of a mother and daughter can be felt here Julie. Awesome write!!!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Trevor. :) Julie

[Blue]

Mother-and daughter-memories are nothing but pure love. Your poem reflects sweet memories of that kind of love, Julie. I feel like hugging my mother now.

[MsJewel]

Hug her tight Blue! :) Julie

[s y e]

Simple, beautiful and you sent me to heaven. This was absolutely spectacular. I have no words, you leave me speechless each time.

[MsJewel]

You are so sweet. Thank you for supporting my little scribbles. :) Julie

[RichGee]

Thank you for sharing such a simple pleasure...

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful photo and thoughts you took me with. The simple things can take us back to the good places. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

I agree - it is the simpliest things, like seeing a calla lily bloom that reminds me of my mother and the wonderful time we had together. Thank you for your wonderful comment :) Julie

[Latifa]

captivating my friend and I totally felt every word

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Heavy sigh.....the melancholy rembrances of a daughter who loved her mother very much. May the memories always warm your heart, sweet Julie. A poignant beauty of a write. lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thanks again Lydi. Your comments always make my day :) Julie

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Calla lilies are one of the most gorgeous flowers ever, but your poem is even more beautiful. Short, simple, yet marvelous!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Gleb. You are very kind :) Julie

[Devesh]

This is a lovely tribute to your mother! Heartwarming.

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Devesh]

You're welcome! :)