I heard that my friend recently lost his mother. His story was moving and inspired some prose.
Along my path, we had parted our ways
We had squandered the time in distance and delays
On my journey, there was separation at times
Yet there was a pull to unify our separate minds
In my sojourn, the beginning could start with none other
But the bonds and the beauty of a son and a mother
In my dreams, I embrace the freedom of one choice
In my dreams, I'll always be able to hear your voice
The voice was kind and sweet, always wanting my best
The voice that could put this boy to the test
The voice that was soothing for a soul on the path
The voice echoing memories of a rich and deep past
The voice that mended the hearts and healed the sores
The voice that will, in eternity, always be yours
Time moved along, the call came yesterday
Rekindling the pain that we had parted ways
Reminding me of real connections that can truly stay
Even as I hear the news - last night you passed away
In waking hours, I continue the tasks, all in stride
Yet in dreams, I reach out to where you now reside
In my dreams, all distance dissolves and I see you smile
In my dreams, the love has been here all the while
In my dreams, I embrace the freedom of one choice
In my dreams, I'll always be able to hear your voice
Your voice
James Anthony Ellis can be found at www.LegacyProductions.org.
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