Saturday 28 December 2019

Poem For My Mother, Sheila Rendle nee Todd- Jones ,8/2/33- 26/12/19)


Let me introduce you
to a beautiful presence
my dear mother Sheila
daughter of a violin playing miner
born in Ton Pentre, Cwm Rhondda,
who taught me to read and write
the joys of books and poetry
prompting me to question everything
listened  when things went awry
delivered often with glad assurance
asked for nothing in return
fierce, proud, defiant but gentle
wrapped  now strongly in hearts
that can never be taken or stolen
she opened windows, points of consciousness
allowed us to accept life's frustrations
gave us reasons to try and always dispense care
delivered the most important lesson of all
love that  keeps on  releasing
the weight and depths
that cannot be scaled
I bless her for all she gave
it has served me so well
my allegiance is forever
this my simple way of homage
in endless sky and eternal seas
when the wind blows wild
in  days and nights of silence
may she forever rest in peace.

16 comments:

  1. Very moving. A lovely tribute

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  2. Thank you both, much appreciated, I think mum/Sheila would have approved.

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  3. She sounded like a very beautiful woman. The things she taught you and the care she showed will live on through you and your actions every day.

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  4. She was a very special unique individual who will be missed greatly, thank you.

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  5. Condolences.
    Peace be with her.
    Thoughts going out to you x

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  6. cheers T, all the best, much appreciated. x

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  7. The funeral will be held at 13.45 on Friday 10 January, 2020 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8UD. Donations in lieu of flowers to Centrepoint https://centrepoint.org.uk/donate/ in memory of Sheila Rendle

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  8. window opener yourself now x

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  9. Great words for your mother, Dave. Thinking about you. I am sure it feels like yesterday.

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