In Their Shadow.....
My prayer today for parents true,
Decent people to their core,
Resting 'neath a shady yew,
Safe with God, their worries o'er.
Sad verses penned, with gulping tears,
A poignant anniversary,
How swiftly pass the ebbing years,
Since they became a memory.
Dad was strict, poor behaviour banned,
While Mam was kind, I reminisc,
Imprinted on my rear, the palm of his hand,
Embedded on my cheek, her gentle kiss.
They raised us right, all brothers three,
Tight rules and respect abounded there,
Each night we said.."The Rosary"
Kneeling beside a kitchen chair.
Times were hard, but they'd seen worse,
Poverty ne'er our lives impede,
. Love was abundant, while money scarce,
Though financially poor, we were wealthy indeed.
A mark of respect, a word of thanks,
They prepared us well for future life,
Those welcome hugs, and well deserved spanks,
A magical cure for sibling strife.
Fond thoughts today of good instilled,
Such dedication of parents strong,
A celebration of lives fulfilled,
Forever in their shadow, we journey on.
We feel them now, their presence still,
Behind the stars, quietly peeping,
Alive in memory, and always will,
They have not died, just softly sleeping.
The trials of life they fought and won,
We're grateful now eternally,
For all the blessings that first begun,
In our simple Irish family !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Aug 2014
About this poem:
Our parents lived united into their eighties,
Both dying within a few months of each other.
Dad (Mick) would say.....
"Society has taken away "the slap"....
But replaced it with nothing !"
Mam ( Maggie ) would say.....
"Entice birds to your garden
they bring smiles.....
and smiling is a cheap way to
improve your looks."
God bless them both !
Comments (22)
Ken
on this one Ken,
Mick.
Memories of parental love !
Mick.
Appreciated Laura....
Regards......Mick.
Have a good day. Catch you later. Your Friend always....MIKE.
Thanks for your nice comment !
Mick.
I knew from the very first moment I encountered you here in this corner, that you were a decent well brought up man, more than I can say for many I have encountered here, they do say-
"Breeding Will Out" This is a beautiful tribute to your dear Mam and Dad.
Appreciate your nice comment !
Mick.
special review Mike !
Best wishes........Mick.
For your undying kindness
towards me.
Your buddy Mick !
Always a pleasure.....
Mick.
Beautifully done mick.
Mick.
nice memories Marikia,
Regards Mick.
Peach........
Appreciated....... Mick.