How do you tell a Mother goodbye?

To Laura…

My beloved mother

August 27, 1941-January 18, 2104

How do you tell a mother goodbye?

by Tina Pinson

How do you tell a mother goodbye,

when the word carries such finality, just to think about it

breaks your heart and makes it hard to breathe?

How do you tell a mother goodbye,

when you know you'll no longer hear her voice

or hear her whispered prayer?

How do you tell a mother goodbye,

if means letting go of someone who has loved, carried,

and consoled you since birth?

How do you tell a mother goodbye,

though it means saying so long to a friend who accepted and loved you

even when you were unlovely?

How do you tell a mother goodbye,

when it means a chapter in your life is ending and you wonder if you possess

the wherewithal to turn the page?

How do you tell a mother goodbye

when you know she won't walk through the door again now matter how much

you wish it or how long you hold your breath?

How do you tell a mother goodbye

when you know she'll no longer be there to dry your tears

or soothe your hurts?

How do you tell a Mother goodbye?

You don't…

You tell her See You Later and you carry her in your heart and memories

with the hope you see her again in Eternity,

and she'll be waiting there to greet you with loving arms open wide.

See you later, Mom.

All my love, Tina