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
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