In Memoriam Haiku Poems Poem by Pamela Wise

My mother's death was a horrible shock for me in Spring 2010. I lost my very best friend and confidante whom I treasured so much as her only daughter and child. I would go to this waterfall near my home and literally grieve by the stream opposite this waterfall. I wanted to be alone; yet, also out in nature. I wanted privacy and usually received this. I have a fascination with water in general and am very attracted by it. The Haikus written here are not typical per se; they are of a more personal nature for ME and my grieving, rather than paying tribute to the true form and style itself. I only kept the syllabic requirement for the most part. I also wrote a sonnet for her but I can't locate it. I have a few more as well which were written in Aug.2010 and Oct.2010. These poems are but a mustard seed glimpse of the anguish I experienced over her death.