Happy Mother's Day to Thelma Mae

Happy Mother’s Day to Thelma Mae

My Mom, Forever & Always

My mom had a massive heart attack as she was to her roses. My brother and I produced a production as her funeral to be joyful. I wore a red dress, red tights, and red high heels. We sang the song by Elvis Presley, "Mamma Liked the Roses". Every word that you hear from the song is what happened. I Mod Podged her roses. I did place them in the family Bible. I will share the song that was the theme for my mom. She loved music, art, and decorating her home.

Mamma Liked the Roses

by the late Elvis Presley

I remember my mom, Thelma Mae

Today is Mother's Day

It is May 11, 2025

My mom passed on at the early age of 65

The lady was eccentric

Mom was outspoken

Truth and honesty were her attributes.

She contributed

To society as a progressive woman

Mom believed in women using birth control.

On day she would be happy

Next day she would be sad

Then she would be angry

If I had been bad

Her heart attack was sudden

A spontaneous combustion of energy

I was there with her as she lay dying

She told me a prediction of sorts

That my ex would control

The stealing of my children after the divorce in 1989.

As a wonderful mother, I had forgotten her dream

Of ill repute to capture my soul

So, I was told.

Now at 75

I am still alive

On my dime

Sublime

I still have my soul

As I am so bold

Empath of dreams and visions

Of so many decisions

Of many choices in youth and early adulthood

I miss my mom

So, I authored a poem for her today

As I walk my life’s pathway,

Of different crossroads

One less taken

Of freedom

Of an artist so true

Sometimes outspoken when I hear lies

I sigh and thank my mom for her guidance

Thelma was an artist

And painted flowers of sorts

Today I remember her as a friend

Standing beside me always

I miss her today.

I will always remember her eccentricity, her strength, her convictions, and the profound influence she had on my life. I could author a book of woven memories, emotions, and reflections of my life with my mom.