I saw your face today
as I stared in the mirror
It was not before me
but right inside my head
Not me looking at myself
but you holding me in your gaze
The form was clear and true
You were alive to me
Your face filled mine
I became you
for a few moments
felt your mind in mine
the fear of your thoughts
and the power of your emotions
I know not why you
appeared this day
but it will forever
remain engraved in me,
in my memory,
in loving memory of you.
I missed the Saturday surge of comments but would lke to plagiarise all that were part of it! A fine and wholly authentic
piece, from the deep, lovely.
Peter T
I think Ray is right we always carry something of our parents around with us. I know that I have reminders of my dear old dad from time to time even several years later after his demise.
heart rendering stuff Jon
Nice one
I woke up this morning and saw all the likes. I am touched by your kindness.
Thank you all so much.
Jon xx
elPintor
Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:29
I watched a young boxer, today, describe the desire to dream of his mother who had passed--for her guidance, that he felt so alone without. It seemed he'd been on a long losing streak, having lost the one person whom he wanted to make feel proud.
I might be somewhat off from your intent, but I believe profound experiences such as those we share with loved ones are often stored in the language/symbolism of the subconscious and have the capability of appearing unexpectedly--that's what this says to me.
a very touching piece of writing, Jon,
Rachel
Beautiful Jon, such sadness carried with us once our precious parents depart this life..?
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:58
Jon My Mum died about a year ago. I don't think about her every day as perhaps some might, or think that I would. But I do have occasions such as you have described when I think deeply about my relationship with her. And your poem has brought about such an occasion.
A sensitive piece Jon.
Big Sal
Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:24
Your poem reminded me of this song, Jon. In it, he talks about his father.
You did well with this. ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5Z9bLzEo0
I think that you carry the shadow of your parents where once you bathed in their light, but it can be a strong feeling indeed. A simple eulogy Jon.
Ray
<Deleted User> (19836)
Sat 20th Oct 2018 20:32
This touched me deeply, Jon. It is tender and loving and filled with warmth. Thank you! Jane?
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<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 28th Oct 2018 17:51
We are a part of our parents.
This is a beautiful poem describing that bond.
Hannah