Arisen Poem by Doris Cornago

Arisen

Rating: 5.0


Seems
Yesterday
With wilted
White orchids
We left you there
One last look at the
Cement on top of cold
Metal box, a lonely place
Tears dried, dead tired now
Yesterday is gone, a new day
Dawns, you're warm and strong
Beautiful and vibrant, speaking in
That familiar voice, slow and bold
Your words are few, true, unhurried
Remembering all the finer moments
Ugly tubes and wires forever deleted
Bluish fingertips on sheets reproved
Exonerated, painting nails in vivid red
Smiling in the kitchen, chopping veg
You're cheerful with a mean measure
All within reach, you've got control
A neat garden blooms with lilies
Nothing too showy but sturdy
Amidst this silly pageantry
Your transparency shines
In all climactic times
Your regal bearings
Not once ruffled
Mother dear
Revived
Today

Arisen
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: death,life and death,lifespan,mother and child ,remembrance,revival
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem was written on the day we interred my mother last October 23 after succumbing to "multiple organ failure" last October 18. It was actually an accidental death brought about by the wrong diagnosis/incompetence of doctors but let the anger be washed away by the love my mom had showed to me on Oct 11. I had a dream that she will have to go away and I am not to be bothered by what happens incidental to her passing. She sent me away to fetch water while she was doing gardening, in my dream, as I will know what soon will show up on that garden.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kumarmani Mahakul 25 October 2018

Beautiful and vibrant dawn motivates mind. A poem of great worth and excellent imagery is beautifully penned. An interesting sharing is done here.10

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Doris 26 October 2018

There is a beautiful story as well, but for a later time. Thank you for appreciating. :)

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Kostas Lagos 02 November 2018

Such a beautiful poem for such a sad situation.

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Doris Cornago 22 April 2022

You said this during my birthday. How coincidental.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 26 October 2018

Doris, such a touching poem...10+++++++++++

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Doris 26 October 2018

It is. Trying to heal by the Word. Thank you. @Bernard Asuncion

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Dogma Daniman 25 October 2018

You have told the truth beautifully in this poem. Mother knows everything for child and mother's affection is the great.

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Doris 26 October 2018

Indeed. Thank you for saying. @Dogma Daniman

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Doris Cornago 25 October 2018

This is what Jesus said regarding his own coming death, “I tell you the truth unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels- a plentiful harvest of new lives.” John 12: 24

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Doris Cornago 25 October 2018

My mom’s life is a seed for all those who knew her. Her life leaves us with this challenge, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.2 Timothy 4: 2

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