Poetry Time

Poetry Time

This monthly series began more than a decade ago in an effort to encourage the joys of poetry. Here we celebrate other poet's work, as well as our own. If you would like to submit, simply visit the ABOUT page for guidelines & contact information.

Mom’s Poem 

I know the motion of the ocean

And the size of the waves

I step high

And step out

With pride in my stride.

I know where it’s at

And how to get it.

I know what’s what.

What’s important and what isn’t.

I don’t sweat the small stuff

And EVERYTHING is small stuff.

When I get into something

I really get my teeth into it.

I hang on by the skin of my teeth

And if I fall I always land on my feet.

As for me – I always serve myself

'…Back from the land of fear of God.

Instead I respect whatever gods may be

They say God never sleeps,

That he walks among us unseen

Trouble me not with spirits

That is all I need –

A god turned into a ghost gone mad

From lack of sleep and

Walking among us, seeing not us,

But following his mad waking dreams.'

I direct whatever spirit may be in me to join the stars.

I would like to hear the songs

That the stars sing…

Even if any ears are long dust.

…Perhaps the stars are not for me

The earth – and that is all.

And what a good thing –

To feed the plants that

Feed the living

If that is all… 

...that is enough for me.

~ Ode to Joanne Siewert (born December 1942 – died December 2009)

© Lillian Brummet

*During one of the long phone conversations with my mother in the summer of ‘09, a season before her suicide, she was expressing her thoughts on her life and her preparations for impending death. 

As you probably noticed, during this discussion she was using metaphors and stories expressed in many cultural legends, ancient writings and historical moments. 

I was mesmerized by the conversation and was taking brief notes that I put together and sent her a week or so later. 

She really enjoyed this piece; I hope you do too. 

It was published in Rhythm & Rhyme, the 2nd book of our Playing With Words series.  

Rhythm & Rhyme, 2nd book in the Playing With Words poetry series, takes readers through caregiving, recovery, loss, joys, & finding solace in music & nature. 

Ride the rollercoaster of emotions, celebrate love, gain a sense of humour - even in the darkest days - & discover a deeper meaning to everyday life in this outstanding collection of poetry. 

This writing team's expressive writing styles are at their best in this incredible book of poetry - celebrating nature, questioning society, pouring out grief and embracing love. 

 Find the Series: 

(US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YMCRVZ3

(Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09YMCRVZ3

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