Requiem
Loss of my mother
Not a word in the five years I had been away,
Now no words can be uttered again.
Your prayers were to leave before my ailing dad,
A wish that came true.
There were so many things I wished I could tell you,
Yet while breathing you did not want to lend an ear.
Even though it was a relationship strained,
I am broken, shattered and in pieces.
He that gives life, then takes away,
We are not in this world to stay.
Yet I will continue to say,
When my time in this world is over,
Our energies will collide,
And we will be together.
Author's notes: My mom passed away Sunday January 12th at midnight. When I read the message I was on my way to work. While I did work, I burst into tears several times. My mom was only 67-died of septic shock. My dad is 74 and has a lung condition.
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Sid Aaron Hirji
Canadian born man who finds literature and science equally fascinating. Trauma bleeds through generations, words heal the hidden scars.
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t breaks the heart in two and provokes deep thoughts about the present and the after :)
Hope you're ok π
Sid, sending my condolences!!! β€οΈ Beautiful tribute to your mom!!!πβ€οΈ
Sid, Iβm so sorry for your loss. Even though your relationship was strained; not in its best times, she was your mother and your pain is real. Hold on to the good memories. You will meet again. And always know your friends are here for you. Huge hugs my friend. And on a completely different note, congratulations on Top Story π
Oh Sid, I know of your struggles and I cannot imagine your pain. Take comfort that you did your best. Hugs and many blessings. Be strong.
So so beautiful, you bring such beauty to even the darkest thoughts. I wish you all the best in healing from this!β€οΈ
Selah. And I thank you for having the courage to write this. My father died when I was ten and it was one of the most devestating moments of my life. Just remember that you have us as a community and you can keep sharing your pain and memories as long as you want.
Ohh! Back to say congratulations on your top story π
Omggg, this made me so sad. I'm so sorry for your loss π₯Ί Sending you lots of love and hugs β€οΈ
It can be even more heartwrenching when the relationship was complicated. But not everyone can take these feelings, put them into words, and weave something beautiful out of them!
Truly sad, there is little one can say when tragedy like this occurs. Be strong, and remember the good times.
Be okay my brother
I am really Sorry π₯Ίβ€οΈa big hug
Oh crap, Sid. I know things were complicated, but so very sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful poem, if that is any sorta consolation and it hardly seems appropriate, but congrats on this getting Top Story!
We will all be together in the end β¦οΈβ¦οΈβ¦οΈβ¦οΈβ¦οΈ
Beautifully raw and heartfelt. Your words carry so much love and longing, even in pain. Sending you strength and warm thoughts!
I'm sorry for your loss. Your mother's eternal spirit lives on.