Mother's Watch

- by Andrea Hill

I sit beside you, Mom
On death's doorstep you lay
I set my head upon your wrist
As I bow my head to pray

The world to me shut off
The silence here is thick
Alone just you and I
And your watch's rhythmic tick

I block out all my pain
And loss I'm sure to feel
I concentrate now deeply
On the tick your watch reveals

I sit here now for days
And hear the rhythmic sound
I contemplate you being gone
The thought now seems profound

The time for you is near
To enter Heaven's Gate
I'll stay here by your side
Until your journey is complete

It's months now since you've passed
My wounds are healing slow
I want so much to hear your voice
To see your smile's glow

I lay my head upon my wrist
When my feelings are too strong
I hear your watch's rhythmic tick
And know you're never gone

Dedicated to our family and friends who continued to miss Mom, so deeply.

Forty-nine days had passed since the day she left us. Perhaps the pains are getting lesser, but we miss her ever more as the days go by.

To Bro - please be more specific the next time when you ask for signs! ;p

To Sis - take heart. Heaven rejoices as our Angel sat with God.

Specially for Jonathan & Joanna - it's not about whether the person is around or beside us. It's really about how much you love and remember the person, even if she's not around. So, do carry her great legacy well. And, yes - always do your best! :)