This is the greatest lady I have every known


The Lady Daisy

Long and lithe, she dueled with strife
all of her 84 years
Like a ballet, she danced with each day
laughter supressing sad tears

Often through pain she'd look at the rain
and talk of flowers to come
Behind her blue eyes were waiting cries
selfpity, she would have none

With selfless abandon she was mother, companion
her family always came first
A wife of rare worth, she gave birth after birth
at her breast nine children would nurse

With tenderst smile she admired each child
and blessed it with a gentle kiss
A song she would sing, a story bring
to young ears her voice was bliss

She spun her tales of puppies and whales
as on her throne she rocked
Raw years conspired to make her tired
but her spirit ignored the clock

With amusement and class she recalled the past
and continued her entertaining way
Singing hymns with her husband, she showed that she loved him
by her laughter and coy words she'd say

Hurting and dying she stiffled her crying
and waited for her trip home
Surrounded by singing, the angels came winging
to carry the lady along

Far from the pain, far from the rain
there was no need for her to cry that day
Her children blessed her, her husband caressed her
And said "Momma, be at peace, its' okay."






Poetry by Phyllis J. Rhodes
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Written on 2006-09-13 at 03:30

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Jessica Rexroat
That's my mommylock every bit of her and that's my MOMMY writing it how lucky and blessed am I!
2006-09-16


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
hi there Phyllis what a beautiful tribute to your mother a wonderful woman i can see rgds mike
2006-09-13


Zoya Zaidi
This tribute is just great!

A befitting tribute indeed,

Thanks for shairng.

Love,
Zoya
2006-09-13


Saga
This tribute lives through you, your family and now these words.
2006-09-13


Rob Graber
Some colorful and creative images here: years that conspire to tire, and a rocking throne... Entertaining!
2006-09-13


keith nunes
lovely piece phyl. such a loving tribute to a woman who sounds pretty special!
2006-09-13


Kathy Lockhart
That's our beautiful mom! Nothing, no one, could write this any better. It sings of her like the music she enjoyed and played. You have captured her and her spirit lives in your words. Beautiful sister. xx me
++bookmarked++ favorites of course
2006-09-13


BlueyedSoul
An Excellent work!
So very touching and written with a delicate charm and laced with a tender sadness...but at the same time JOY!

~Cindy
2006-09-13