Mother's Day 2010


Imza Maye Morgan Isbell, my mother, passed away in 1985. We used to have tea and read poetry to one another in times of sadness. Today, Mother's Day 2010, I celebrate her life and all that she passed on to me; the good, the bad and the ugly with a lovely poem.

For those of you who are experiencing your first Mother's Day without your mom, I hope this is of some comfort to you.


Thoughts From Mom

Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister
Who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me, put your arms around anyone
And give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.

I want to leave you something --something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people that I've known or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind.
You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
By embracing them and by living in their love.

Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can. ~ Author unknown

I love and miss you, Mom.
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2 comments:

  1. kittiebMay 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful tribute! I love my mama and even though she left me pretty early in both of our lives, she is always with me. I'm looking at her picture right now. Thank you for sharing this with all of us, Tawnee. Your mom gave us all a very special gift ... You!

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Thanks Tawn Tawn...I have dreaded tomorrow all week but this poem you have shared has given me a different way to look at my first Mother's Day without my Mama. I am thankful to have a friend as wonderful as you are.

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