Most near, most dear, most loved and most far,
Under the window where I often found her
Sitting as huge as Asia, seismic with laughter,
Gin and chicken helpless in her Irish hand,
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A great tribute to a wonderful mother. Beautifully crafted poem.
A fantastic tribute paid to the loveliest person on earth, that is mother. Thanks for sharing.10 points.
Asia, so big it doesn't want to own up to Europe. Or Europe so petite it denies its rump?
Wow! What a tribute- -what a Mother! ! ! Yet, though all Mothers could not be as brave in a bombing attack, many Mothers have their brand of bravery that they meet life's difficulties with, be it grace, humor, patience, or quiet wisdom. May all lovely Mothers get such heart felt tributes before they leave us at life's end.
Heartfelt tribute to a wonderful mother who has been an epitome of love, compassion, tolerance and care. She remained the back bone of the family and stood like a stubborn mountain at the face of adversity.Nice drop.
A true tribute to a compassionate and loving mother who was at the same time unmoved in her convictions like a mountain. Nice poem. Thanks. I quote. Whom only faith can move
A great tribute to a loving, caring and inspiring mother.A mother who is full of right spirit, compassion, love, tenderness, faith and courage.
Nice dedication! Respect to mothers. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
he hasnt lost his mother in this poem she has just lost her spirit
Within the constraints of the 14 line sonnet, this is a vivid and affectionate portrait of the poet's mother, setting out her many qualities which include a riotous sense of humour, compassion for those in trouble and a resilience in the face of personal danger(the reference to the 'bomber' in line 9 sets the poem in the early 1940s when British cities were under attack by the squadrons of the Luftwaffe) . I like the link in line 3 of 'seismic laughter' to 'a brass band' in line 8 (both equally noisy) . The oblique reference to 1 Corinthians 13.2 in lines 11 and 12 changes the tone to a darker hue. Mrs Barker is in mourning_a family bereavement? However the poem ends on a triumphant note. The poet assures his mother that her religious faith and his love will ensure her sadness will be temporary. I think that the last line contains an affectionate reference to her nationality. The words 'mourning' and 'morning' have a similar sound particularly where they are spoken with an Irish accent.
A great tribute to your mother. Your love and feelings can be rightly generalised. I quote, 'Most near, most dear, most loved and most far' I unquote'...an endearing poem!