no photograph can do justice to what I see in my mind
those crinkle around your eyes
lines in the corner of your mouth
love for life mirrored by your demeanour
your hands always doing something or the other
your ramrod straight posture
those tiny diamonds in your earlobes reflecting light
when I am dejected
I hear your firm voice inside my head
prodding me, encouraging me to go ahead
I recall you always supporting me
my decisions, after weighing the pros and cons
your love envelops me forever,
which I am assured of receiving for eternity
"how can any photograph do justice to what I see in my mind?"
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For my mom, I love you always...
caring loving demonstrations of love are photographs that make eternal images in our hearts! you are lucky to have those!
ReplyDeleteI thought of my own mother immediately when I read this...so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think it can. Great take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely better than a photograph because, while it doesn't capture physical attributes, it reflects a loving spirit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful testament to your mother...I just wrote a whole piece of how powerful a photograph can be to revitalize the minds eye image --- but inherently you are correct a photo cannot do justice to one's heart/mind image!
ReplyDeleteEach time you write, I am able to see the world as you see it, and I don't think that love felt can ever be caught in a photograph.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Mums can be like that aye?
ReplyDeleteOh, this is great!
ReplyDeleteA photo is great when you can't see the image for real any more. It prompts beautiful memories.
ReplyDeleteAnthony took the words out of my mouth!
ReplyDeletewhat a loving tribute....
ReplyDeletehow very sweet
ReplyDeletegreat word picture. no photo necessary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute, your love for her comes through in every word.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning tribute to your Mum.
ReplyDeleteQuite moving!
Gemma
That's a nice touching post!
ReplyDeleteVery touching, and I also love the little inner link back to SS.
ReplyDeleteMoms are great, aren't they?
your words say it all.
ReplyDeletegreat!
any mom would feel honored and proud to receive those words...What a compliment to mothers everywhere for their unconditional love.
ReplyDeleteYou captured your mother's love beautifully here. You are a lucky daughter Tami.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteB E A U T I F U L!
ReplyDeleteTruly an awesome tribute to your poem and an eloquent poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem. A wonderful take on the prompt.
ReplyDeletetrue of many things and especially poignantly true in this context
ReplyDeletethank you gautami
Your post moved me - especially the part about her hands always doing one thing or the other, exactly how I remember my mother!
ReplyDeleteAh, this is so touching! Touching!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely. A photo would add nothing to your piece
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly done. The images in our heads run circles around many photos.
ReplyDeletemoms are special...
ReplyDeleteMentioning those diamonds makes this poem and your mom shine! I'll repeat what you said once on my blog, "I love your mom...and mine, too!" Aren't we lucky?
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