My Mother The Songbird Poem by Kim Barney
My Mother The Songbird
I'm grateful for the memories
that I have of my mother.
She left us at an early age,
but I will never forget
what a beautiful voice she had.
She would sing while washing
dishes in the kitchen, or hanging
clothes on the clothesline
in the back yard.
'Oh, the moon shines tonight
on pretty Red Wing,
the breezes sighing,
the night birds crying...'
She passed her marvelous
singing talent on to her
three daughters. My sisters
have often been asked to sing
at funerals and other functions,
so whenever I hear one or more
of my sisters sing, I remember
my mother with fondness.
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What a wonderful remembrance, Kim. You made me cry. She must have been so proud of what you have become; a great and dedicated Poet. A very touching write so beautifully written. The inclusion of the song enhanced the beauty of the poem. Five Stars! ! ! !
Excellent tribute to your mum Kim. They helped make us into what we are today.
Great to find the gracious picture of your beloved mother. Happy mothers day dear poet
Kim, Lovely poem! ! Title of song: Red Wing. Written in 1907 music by F. A. Mills, Lyrics by Thurland. It was sung by John Wayne in the 1943 film - Old Oklahoma - and again by John Wayne and Lee Marvin in the 1961 film - The Comancheros- also, John Wayne and Lauren Bacall in the 1976 file - The Shootist -
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Admiring your mother of her virtue fills the air. Memories of her will live forever as she never departed but lived through her virtues always.