I knew my mother for 79 years and she never ceased to surprise me

Her energy lasted across the years and her antics quite traumatised me

She always had a project in mind from saint walks to family history

She loved dogs an occasional wine, enjoyed games and reading a mystery

She was charming and kind most of the time, though grumpy when she was crossed

She was a free spirit with a mind of her own and didn’t enjoy being bossed

She loved her garden, thrilled in how it displayed each seasons showing

She was wise, brave, a mentor too, no sign of her intellect slowing

She     never      ceased      learning,

Energy burning,

Mind kept turning

To date with the news,

Felt the Trump blues,

Learnt watercolour hues

She loved Constantine, the walks and the folk, environment was a concern

She made great friends for life, and she was a great friend in return

I could just chat on about my lovely mum, but lots of you knew her too

The light in my world is a little bit dimmer, I guess it’s the same for you

We all have to leave this earth one day and Mum led a very long life

She lived every minute, as an artist, a friend, a mum, a gran and a wife

She was loved by many, by family and friends

And as her years have come to the end

All I can say is I’ll miss you mum

What a woman, what a chum