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Thinking of you, mum
I watched an episode
of some tv show the other day,
an old lady passed away
while people looked on.
It reminded me
of the day you died,
not so old,
you were still so young,
too young to die,
too soon to leave us,
and I remember
being by your side
watching your body
makes its final fragile moves,
your breath was weak,
and the weakness won.
I cried, an...
Tuesday 10th March 2020 1:53 pm
My mother appeared to me today
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
app...
Saturday 20th October 2018 7:11 pm
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