Today is my mums birthday, and although I remember it every year, she is not here for me to share it with her.
As a funeral Celebrant, I see many families grieving their loved ones, and especially at this time of the year when they are not around to celebrate with. Their loved ones may have passed from this life, or missing, or not in contact for some reason. But all of us feel the loss.
So I thought I'd share with you a verse I wrote to my mum, when she passed in 2006, and one that I wrote, when the son of a good colleague, died in a road accident a few years ago.
If your thoughts are on your loved ones at this time, remember the good and happy times, let go of the hurt, it will only hold you back, and, remember you are not alone.
My mum 2006
No restrictions- floating in space
Being cushioned, wrapped up in lace,
Not needing to talk, or even to listen,
Quietness, silence, memories I keep.
Nurtured and cared for, blessings abound,
New understanding and learning I’ve found.
Days are for living, night is for sleep,
All of those things in my mind will I keep.
Memories of loved ones, and times gone by,
All a part of me now, and soaring up high.
This is the freedom that comes with a loss,
Time and memorial cannot be cost.
If I could have one thing that gives me your face
It would be the encounter, yet to take place.
For now I will cherish your love and your life,
Now you are where you have chosen, somebodies wife,
Take care mum, I love you – you will always be mine,
My mum, my friend, a keeper of time.
In Love and Humility Trish x
As a funeral Celebrant, I see many families grieving their loved ones, and especially at this time of the year when they are not around to celebrate with. Their loved ones may have passed from this life, or missing, or not in contact for some reason. But all of us feel the loss.
So I thought I'd share with you a verse I wrote to my mum, when she passed in 2006, and one that I wrote, when the son of a good colleague, died in a road accident a few years ago.
If your thoughts are on your loved ones at this time, remember the good and happy times, let go of the hurt, it will only hold you back, and, remember you are not alone.
My mum 2006
No restrictions- floating in space
Being cushioned, wrapped up in lace,
Not needing to talk, or even to listen,
Quietness, silence, memories I keep.
Nurtured and cared for, blessings abound,
New understanding and learning I’ve found.
Days are for living, night is for sleep,
All of those things in my mind will I keep.
Memories of loved ones, and times gone by,
All a part of me now, and soaring up high.
This is the freedom that comes with a loss,
Time and memorial cannot be cost.
If I could have one thing that gives me your face
It would be the encounter, yet to take place.
For now I will cherish your love and your life,
Now you are where you have chosen, somebodies wife,
Take care mum, I love you – you will always be mine,
My mum, my friend, a keeper of time.
- Grateful
Grateful for another day,
I don’t know why, it’s just the way,
Life turns us around and leaves us bare,
Wondering, pondering, asking why,
Is there so much hurt and pain,
That I myself cannot explain,
I wonder if I ever will, mine or gods,
Make know mistake it finds its mark,
Let me be the one to make a difference
If I can in all I do,
Let me not be indifferent,
That I may help to make anew.
When life goes on and continues,
We all must know the world is blest,
I do not jest.
For many years now I count my blessings,
In times of need and times of joy,
Only now I know that when I’m lonely,
God, and my will only,
Can turn around what must be said,
That a world of love ,
Is a world that’s shared.
In Love and Humility Trish x