For my mother

I wrote this for my mother who returned home to spirit on the 30th April
I was very privallaged to have been able to spend the previous 3 months careing for her xx

Letting go
My heart cries for my physical loss
My eyes cry for they may no longer see the beautiful woman who gave life to me
But within my soul ever be
Your life you gave to us selflessly
Never once seeking or asking anything in return
You were here so that we could learn
Ever stable ever strong you were the rock amidst the storm
The sacrifices you made you could never see, for to be strong for us was your need to be
When I look upon my life I know within, without the spoken word that you were always there
No matter what mistakes I made. and you didn’t always agree but no matter what you were there for me
You accepted the road that you walked upon with love and grace
Even when that road left you lonely with just us your children for company
Helping others by giving of yourself, precious pearls of wisdom blended with the best medicine of all your laughter, the giving of your time, your heart to listen to the pain of others,
I have often wondered all my life where this gift of mine came from, I searched high and low through many books and many faiths
And I have found it has been your strength your kindness and your compassion for others that has been instilled in me by your gentle ways
You who have given so much to us, unconditionally
I Love you mum