A Mother’s smile – for all those – left behind.

Mother’s smile

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This morning,

I found a smile

on my pillow.

I was positive

I would not smile again.

Then the gratitude of your

love nudged me awake.

I began my day

with a bountiful heart

Filled with the memories

of your loving ways.

All the distance

between

us was gone.

I embraced your kind Spirit.

I cuddled in the corner

of my mind

with our memories.

I found a smile on my pillow.

Then I saw your note.

“My dear Child, I had to go. I had work to do.
I like it here. So will you
Cry if you must.
Oh, you must for a while.

Borrow my joy to make it through.
Share this smile
With your sisters and brothers.
Share this smile
With all of the others.

I will be sending you more.
It is peaceful here
‘On that far distant shore.’
Share this smile.
I will be sending you more.

You will be finding my love
Smiling back from the mirror.
You will find my love
By letting others nearer.

You will find my love
In all that you do for others.
I love you Child.
Stay true to yourself.

I placed a smile
On your pillow.
I imprinted my love on your heart.
Love, always and all ways.
Mother.”

I found a smile on my pillow.

I looked again.

I had two.

I picked one up.

I kept it for myself.

The other one,

I am sending it to you.