Old Life, New Life
My daughter was fifteen
When my mother died
She never knew her as a woman
Or saw her as a bride.
Eighteen years have passed
The years have all flown
My hair has turned grey
Our children have grown.
When I see a perfect flower
Or a bud upon the tree
I think about my mother
And the life she gave to me.
My Life in Poems 
This is such a fitting and beautiful tribute for your mom, Andrea.
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Thank you. I am touched that you like it.
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I’ve written one song for a family member and found it very hard to share at first. I’m happy that I did, because, like your poem, it’s a fitting and living tribute to someone who really mattered in life.
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Some of the best poems and songs have come out of people’s personal experiences. For example, look at the war poets. Or, for a more contemporary feel, listen to the words of Leonard Cohen.
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I like Cohen. Aside from his words, the cadence within the song makes it even more interesting.
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Your poems are so beautiful and moving. You have great talent.
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You are very kind! I write about the things that move me. Everyday things – family life, relationships, birth, death etc. As you have seen from “about” I have been writing since I was a little girl. Having a blog gives me a real incentive to write. Since starting “My Life in Poems” I find that I am writing more poetry than ever. It’s great to know that there are people like you out there who enjoy them and find the time to post such lovely comments. Thank you!
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Dear Andrea
A beautiful poem and of course it made me cry. Lovely photo as well!
Thank you.
Irene
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Thank you Irene. I was 15 months old when that photo was taken. So pleased you like my poem.
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Andrea,such a lovely poem,just terrific
Well done
Brian
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Thank you. It is coming up to the anniversary of her death and I just wanted to acknowledge it – and her – in some way.
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