Aoife Cunningham with her mother Sylvia
Aoife writes:
I dedicate this poem to the strongest woman I know, my mum Sylvia.
Mother
Your heart beat is imperturbable.
As you absolve all of my pain.
Your mind is my resource manual.
As you camouflage all my shame.
You place,
A sunset kiss on my forehead.
Your heart is the softest veil.
You whisper,
Testaments for my future.
A university letter in the mail.
You are the anchor.
For your children’s dreams.
Hold my smile in your palms.
You dance
to the melody of me.
Tuck me in.
Tight and snug.
Under a blanket
of ardent hugs.
Knitted,
With the yarn
of your
love.
Your chest is heavy with languor,
For my elation.
My eyes water,
at the prospect of you…
saying goodbye.
To me.
You made yesterday’s into rainbows.
And turn tomorrow into a promise.
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Beautiful piece Aoife, thank you for sharing.
Your Mother sounds amazing!
+1
Such a graceful and natural writer.
And, yes, the love of a mother… puts all our squabbling and bickering on here into perspective. As good a note as any to bid you all goodbye with Broadsheet’s censure stinging my cheeks.
Aoife
This is amazing and the words are so true. Your mum refused to give up on you even when there was very little hope, she never left your side. A mother’s loves a blessing and I miss mine everyday, without yours you would not be here today. Keep up the great poetry as your story shows that if you stay strong and have the love and support of family and friends you can come out the other side and inspire people in similar situations to see the bright light at the end of what seems like a very dark tunnel.
Love you lots
Aunty sarah & uncle Pat ( London) xxx
That’s a really lovely comment
Lovely words, full of love, well done Aoife
The warmth and love radiates from this like the sun. Absolutely gorgeous writing.
What a way with words you have, Aoife. Wishing you all the best.
I like this
The free flowing structure and the great qualities of your mum are wonderful
More please x
Dear Aoife,
You are such an inspiration!
There is so much love for you, even from people you do not know. But I do know how much you have suffered and know with the never ending love and support of your amazing Mother and all your family you will come out the other side, into the sunlight where you will shine like the star you are! You are such a beautiful and talented girl and I wish you nothing but the very best with the bright future that awaits you! Keep going! X