A Life Well-Lived Poem by Doris Cornago

A Life Well-Lived



If my
Tears fall
Let them be few
She wants us tough
As she is tougher than
Everyone and most proud
Never scold, but counseled
Unswerving loyalty and fidelity
Wife, mother, friend, commenter
Advisor, poetess, storyteller, chef
Seeress, comedian, benefactress
Firm advocate of higher education
Holding quiz fests with her brood
Even carers are not spared from
Daily trivia quizzes and quotes
Not to entertain but as mental
Exercise, quizzing synonyms
Mounting contests, enjoying
Jousts with words but none
Compares to her kind voice
Resounding crystal clear
Echoing in my memory
Live your life in glory
Not in subservience
Be proud to carry
Your head higher
Be my strong
Children
Ever

A Life Well-Lived
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: farewell,liberation day,life and death,memories,mother and child
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem was written as a temporary release from the pain of bidding farewell to my mom as we gather around her after doctors have gave their diagnosis of multiple organ failure. Even as her body succumbs to the debilitation on her hospital bed, she was asking for a bath, a sign of her fastidiousness for good grooming and cleanliness. We will NOT miss you mom as you will be forever with us, stronger now as your memories will come clearer.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bernard F. Asuncion 18 October 2018

Doris, such a well penned poem.........

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