Yes, this blog was meant to be shared with my mother (A Shared Blog … Well, Sort of!), but, sadly, she passed away on Friday, March 12th, 2010 from a brain hemorrhage. When I am able, I will write more, however, there is one thing that I would like to share with you today … it’s a poem that a dear friend composed for me and it’s titled Eternal Bloom.
Eternal Bloom
Among the flowers of the field
So many blossoms thrive
Which share their essence, unconcealed,
To keep our spirits live.
One bloom may shed a golden glow
Another, crimson hue
And after rains and zephyr blow,
A petal sparkles dew.
Yet now one flower made a shift
To live in fields above,
Elysian beauty whose dear gift:
The bloom of mother’s love.
Jean Hodgin, Professor Emerita and Poet Laureate
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
this is a beautiful, expressive poem
I’m sorry, Janet. That’s a beautiful and comforting poem.
I’m sorry about your mom.
Hi Janet…this is your cousin Patty. I was cruising the internet when I came across your blog. I am so very sorry about Aunt Gert’s passing. I have wonderful memories of her and you and her dad. I know your dad is not well. My dad says he tries to stop by and see him every week or so. I live in San Diego, CA at the moment. I would love to hear from you. Sending prayers and hugs to you….Patty
Hi Janet…this is your cousin Patty. I am so so sorry about Uncle Ray’s passing. I know how much you will miss him…my dad is going to miss him so much too…they were so close and such good friends…Sending prayers and hugs to you…Patty