A parade of love marched by the sole reclining spectator,
stopping to play music of love and memories.
Only soft groans allowed the parade to know
how appreciated was each and every member
of the march of adoration.
All wanted her breathing in the life they had to give.
All wanted her to rise up and march in the parade
To lead them as she had done for her entire life.
To play with them.
To laugh at their occasional off key performances.
To make palpable the love always given so freely.
To smile and cry with them.
To make each and every one of them feel special and unique.
This was her talent.
This was the ingredient the parade sought to find to fill the void
left by its leader of levity and mirth and love.
The parade wanted what it could no longer have.
Knowing it needed to move on.
Knowing it needed to allow the reclining figure peace.
Knowing it needed to let go.
As the last marcher passed to touch,
to talk,
to say good bye,
the last note was played.
Peggy Lou Fix
August 10, 1930 - March 15, 2010
We love you, Mom.
59 comments:
I'm sorry, Monkey Man.
Monkey ~ My heart aches for you today. As I sit here shedding tears of understanding, I cannot help but think how very blessed we are to have been part of something so wonderful with such incredible women as our mothers. Not everyone hears the pain of loss to this fortunate tune. It is a severe mercy....and I am thankful for us both.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, MM.
This is a beautiful tribute to your Mom. May her presence always be with you.
Oh no. I'm so sorry. As I was reading this, I was holding my breath hoping it was just another poem. I know how much you've been hurting over her condition. I can only hope the love you have for her, that she had for you, and the fond memories she left you bring you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
so sorry to hear MM. our thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days. remember the goo times and live in those...i am sure she is smiling back at you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds a lot like my late MIL. I hope you find peace in your loved ones. If you need to vent, I'm an email away. Cherish the memories.
(Hugs from our family to yours.)
My deepest condolences!!
Remember to breath!
my heart goes out to you MM!
I just found out from Matty about your mom. I'm sorry for your loss and prayers are being sent for you and for her.
This is my first visit to you blog Monkey & I just wanted to say that I am terribly sorry for your loss. Your poem was a lovely tribute to your mother. I feel for you & send you comforting prayers.
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
this is heart-breakingly moving. my deepest sympathy.
MM, I just found out from Matty about your beloved mom.Oooh no!
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sending you comforting prayers and a big big (((Hug))).
Betty
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Moms are so very special and their loss leaves such a void. It sounds as though you have so many wonderful memories and they will see you through. My best to you.
That is a beautiful tribute to your Mom..My Prayers of Love and peace are with you and your family...Im from over at Mattys...
No passing affects a man as that of his mother. But yes the last of the marchers has gone by and the parade as all parades do end and hers at least was surrounded by them who loved her and it is on that wing she flew.
Be Well and be strong.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Matty, sent me over. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during such a difficult time.
Deb
Seen about your loss on Matty's blog... I'm so sorry...
(((((hug)))))
Matty sent me over.
I'm so very sorry. :(
I am so sorry for your loss. Matty sent me over and your words are beautiful. Your Mom was so lucky to be so loved. And you were clearly lucky too to have her.
Beautiful post and tribute MM, my heart is with you as you traverse this time and know that there are many here who understand.
(((((((HUGS))))))) and love,
GM
hugs and support.
sympathy, hugs, prayers and whatever else you need are offered for you and being sent your way today! God bless.
i am so very sorry for your loss, MM.
Hi Monkey Man,
Matty sent me over and I wanted to say you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope many wonderful memories will sustain you in the days and weeks ahead...
To all of you from my family and my mother's friends - I say Thank you. You have touched my heart with your expressions of love and caring. Our memories sustain us in these time and you all have added to mine. A special thanks to Matty for his mention in his blog - the response has been overwhelming. Bless you all.
Keith - aka Monkey Man
Called over from Mattys site to offer my condolences.
I know how you must be feeling. There is nothing as bad as loosing someone that you loved so much. She sounds like a remarkable woman.
Thoughts are with you today.
Big hugs!
Beautifully written.
I am sorry for your loss, but hope you may finally feel solace in that she is now peaceful.
Oh Monkey Man, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you.
May strength, peace, and comfort be your companions...
Over from Matty's. Think of you.
I am so sorry for you loss, to lose a mama has to be one of the worse happenings in anyone life. I am sorry Monkey Man. You and your family are in my prayers.
Take care and God Bless!
I'm so sorry about what you're dealing with. You know what? Your mum just read that and wanted to tell you just how beautiful she thought it was. She's trying to move on too, but the love you have for each other will surely reunite the members of this parade, in time.
For now, know that she's watching, listening, feeling, waiting, praying, caring, soothing.
May each of you find immense peace, love, warmth and care as you walk through this difficult time.
I am going to keep you in my prayers.
God bless you and your mum :)
My thoughts and well wishes are with you Monkey Man. *hugs*
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you love. You are in my thoughts.
I too lost my soul mate, my mom. God bless you as you move forward. My thoughts are with you. xo
When you feel up to it...my post about saying goodbye to my mom:
http://wwwhiwit.blogspot.com/2009/10/moment-in-time-with-my-mom.html
What a beautiful tribute to your mom. How lucky she was to have been so loved by so many.
Blessings and love to you and your family, MM.
Lovely words to memorialize your mother. You were blessed to have her in your life.
Matty is spreading his love.....I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing!!~ I am sure she left a legacy of memories for you to always cherish......may you find peace in that....Debbie
My deepest condolences.
Prayers and thoughts to you and your loved ones...
Beautiful tribute to your mom MM. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. (((Hugs))).
~Karis
I am so sorry for your loss.
Losing a Mom is tough any day and in anyway. I am very sorry for your loss. Pray her soul rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss, but what a lovely poem in her memory. Take care.
I stopped over from Matty's blog.
stopping over from matty's
my deepest sympathies for your great great loss
Matty sent me here. Beautiful tribute to your mom that you so clearly loved, and that also clearly did her job of loving you very well. The world is a different place now...coming here...I can feel that. Holly
There are very few words that can express the loss of a mom. You did a beautiful job. God bless you and God bless her soul.
PG
Lovely tribute to you mom. Thanks for sharing and my thoughts are with you and your family.
I feel lucky to have been a small part of the parade.
To live in your heart and words. Thank you for giving us hers.
Sorry for your loss and grateful you had her. Keep writing of her..
Dianne
Stopping by from Matty's to say how sorry I am for your loss. This was a lovely tribute to your mother.
jj
I am so sorry for your loss, MM.
Thank you so much for sharing her
with us.
You are so blessed to have her with you
for so long.
I lost my Dad when he was only 42.
I cannot even imagine,
You are in my prayers.
I am very sure that your Mom
is very proud of you, MM.
Blessed is she to have a son
like you.
hugs
shakira
p.s I knew about your Mom via Matty,
we are blessed to have Matty for
such an invaluable friend.
I'm so sorry, for the sad news about your mum.....love and hugs from an aussie xxx
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your Mom. I love how you honored her with this poem. I am crying this morning as I read this. I am glad you were loved by such a wonderful Mom. God bless you.
So very sorry for your loss. Love your tribute to your mom.
Love to you in this sad sad time.
Kelly
How do you manage to be so uplifting while talking about something so painful? I feel your loss, but can't help marveling at your words.
Hugs.
I'm so sorry. This was a beautiful tribute to your mom.
mm-I have been away--read your 55 and ended up here--I am so sorry for your loss--my thoughts are with you and your family---an amazing tribute to your mom--c
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