Today was my mom’s birthday
she is no longer of this earth
except in memories
which abound
from me
from my family and friends.
Today I am broken
my heart has a crack a mile wide
it beats:
to the tune of her voice singing to beat the band
to the ring of her laughter at a joke’s punch line
to the twinkle in her eyes as she let loose with a pun
to the brilliance as she solved the NY Times crossword
to the skill of a master teacher inspiring her students
to the unbreakable bond between her and my daughter.
I fill the crack with my memories
making myself whole again
honoring my mom as she would want
carrying her with me
crying as I smile
laughing through my tears
loving through my pain.
I am repaired
kintsugi healing the rifts
and rips left behind.
I’m sorry about your losing your Mom. I lost my Dad ten years ago. He doesn’t feel all that far away though, I’m carrying him in my heart everywhere. Excellent post, following you
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Thanks so much. Glad you’re carrying your father in your heart.
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A wonderful tribute. Am sure your mom would have modestly brushed it off. 🙂 http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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