My Mother
- a Poem
- by Crystal David John
I pine for you every day,
Since you left on that awful day.
Your prayers kept me safe and warm
Bringing peace in a life of storm.
The space you left is unfillable,
Your love stretched to infinity,
Your consoling presence often
Was my link to sanity!
I learned to love and forgive from you,
And strength to overcome my fears
You gave me music, laughter, and fun
All through my yesteryears.
You fought cancer for three decades
So courageously, all along
Your faith in God was admirable
Indicating how life’s a joyous song
I have a video taken of you,
With you laughing and joking.
Just ten days before you collapsed
So full of life – it was shocking!
Remembering you for all you’ve done
To give me so much pleasure,
Every day I’m thankful
For a mother I so treasure!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Crystal David John
from Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India, is a feminist economist who loves nature. She has a Ph.D. in Economics. A writer and an artist, Crystal is an advocate of gender equality and has inspired hundreds of students every year. Her writings are stimulating and satirical, and focus on women, the environment and the marginalised.
6 thoughts on “My Mother”
Lots of fond memories of dear David Aunty. She is with her beloved Jesus ❤️
Beautifully worded…I can understand & relate to your feelings..
Beautiful poem. Nice tribute to your mother. She will be definitely happy in heaven. God bless you.
Crystal, every sentence is created from real emotions not only words!
So beautifully written, an emotional tribute to your mother Crystal. Yes she is an inspiration to me too. Such a loving, happy caring person that she was. She is with her beloved Jesus sure.🙏.❤️
Outpouring from the heart…every sentence is packed with emotions.