Momma's Odyssey Poem by James B. Earley
Momma's Odyssey
Within our home was all we needed
There was not a want for more
Once grown and on my own
...I realized then....that we were poor
She did not 'send' us off to church
......Instead....she led the way
Through the very life she lived
...She taught us how...to pray
In retrospect...she must have suffered
...At times.....in abject pain
Although.....I'll never know for sure
Not once...did she complain
When God prepared that 'House Of Rest'
....I know....he saw....her face
This gentle soul...who's Heaven bound
.....If indeed.....there's....such a place
Author's note:
Dedicated to my mother.....Rosie Leola Earley...1903 - 2001.
...........Petite of figure...yet...a bastion of strength...whose very
life..was an odyssey..of faith. If there is indeed a heaven..she
will own a seat!
This Sir James, is more than a, 'Hall Mark' of words! All I can further say is, that your Mother did right by you. Do you have any brothers or sister who also write poetry? I would have loved to had known your mother. One day I will meet her and tell her what a gift of her life's Odyssey, she has given to the world throught her son James.
What a wonderful mentor your Mother has been to you. Once grown, you realized you were poor but rich indeed with love. A beautiful poem, James, written with such dignity and pride. Karin Anderson
A very worthy tribute to an exceptional lady and mother - - James with your talent you have created a figure we can all admire in this loving piece - - and she must have been so proud to teach love and faith to such a son - - thank you for expressing your feelings about your dear mentor and mother -- best of wishes from Fay...xx 10
The first stanza says it all. A really touching version of your's mother life lived with love and dignity.
ahhhhh James...... so beautiful a tribute to your mother...... and so true. I too came up from poverty and due to the beauty of my grandmother Gracie's soul never felt poor. She taught me, through her actions, riches were present in ones soul and there for the taking. Like you, it wasn't until later in life that I realized just how poor we were back then and how hard it must have been on her. Thank you James for sharing this reminder of our roots, Shirley
Wonderful is the poem...still more wonderful is your note...and the best of all is the most suitable wonderful title....thanks for this wonderful piece
Hi Jim, Thank you for being able to express so well what so many people feel about their mother. It is such a touching poem.
Dear James I was moved by your dedication poem.I hope my family would feel the same way.I love your writing, and hope that you read mine
A wonderful image you have imprinted on us.... the readers mind. She sounds an amazing woman........ Being a mum myself we do as Parents make tremendous sacrifices which our children do not see. untill they too become Parents Lovely poem James .........10 plus....... Tracy
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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She was an Angel that God welcomed with open arms. What a beautiful tribute to a lady who made you the special man you are today. Wonderful! 10+ Warm Wishes, Marilyn