Send some poems to a friend - the love thought that counts!

Poems for the People   -  Poems by the People

About the Poem

About this time last year we found out my maternal grandmother had a terminal neurological disorder. She deteriorated quickly. My mother, a Registered Nurse and our family decided to take my grandma in to hospice her at home. The strong and courageous woman my mother is, turned into a frail, thin exhausted woman by the end. As the end neared my mother talks of sitting at my grandmother's bedside and listening to her watch. My mother now wears this watch so her mother is never far away. I dedicate this poem to my mother's dedication in assuring my grandmother died with dignity. God bless you mom and rest in peace grandma! Love Poems
Sad Poems
Friendship Poems
Poems on Life
Poetry Buffet
Read the latest Passionate News and discover what's happening in the world of poetry.If you have a question, we probably have the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions section
Every Resident Poet gets their own page, listing all their published worksLearn how to sell your poetry to the magazine or book markets
Links to some of the BEST Poetry sites on the Net!Search our huge database of poems for that special word or phrase
Instant Gratification - and thousands more poems! Join our growing community.You, too, can have your poetry showcased to the world!
Full list of ALL our poetry categories
Learn to write better poetry in our Learning Center!
Browse or send a poem from the classical Masters of poetry
Mix beautiful art with our poetry, and send the results to that special someone in your life
All Poems > Sad Poems > Poems about Death #3 > Pimmery Colors Go to next poem

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

Six FREE things you can do with this poem!
Friend Want to share this poem with a friend? You can email it directly to your friend, with a personal message from you.
Vote If this poem touched you, please take a moment to Vote for the poem and perhaps leave a comment telling us why.
eCard Artistically inclined? You can use this poem in a graphical greeting card, designed by you, and then send it to a special friend.
Print Need a hardcopy? You can send a copy of this poem directly to your printer, without all of the color and graphics.
Author Want to send the author of this poem a private email? If they have maintained a current address with us, we'll send your message for you.
More If you especially appreciated this author, we'll be happy to show you where you can find more of their poems
(c) 1999 Andrea Hill Please respect the rights of the author and Passions in Poetry. If you would like to use this poem on your own web page, please contact the Author. Thank you.
All Poems > Sad Poems > Poems about Death #3 > Pimmery Colors Go to next poem
Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Shaley
this was a totally touching beautiful poem i would recomend her to someone that could publish this hugely. i relate to this poem very much so i think it means alot.
LINDA
THE POEM IS BEAUTIFUL THATS JUST THE WAY I FELL MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY 7 MONTHES AGO TODAY I MISS HER SO MUCH SHE PASSED AWAY AT HOME HER PASSING WAS SO PEACFUL THIS WELL BE MY FIRST MOTHERS DAY WITH OUT HER SHE WAS 85 AGAIN THE POEM WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL
Joshua
my mom just died on friday march 10 so this poem really touched me it is a very good poem.
janie
Isat beside my mom April 21, 2005 and watched her take her last breath, telling her to go and be free, but telling her not to go when it finally happened. I miss her so and there has never been a more difficult thing in my life than telling my mother goodbye. I love you MOM!
Kimberly
This poem truly touched my heart! My Mom passed away July 2004 and I sat by her bedside until she died with my head rested on her hand next to her favorite watch, which I know have. I can certainly relate and it's been awhile since I have cried for her but this brought back a lot to me. Thank you for helping me see her loss in a different way and to keep her memory alive!
Lindsay
My mother passed away a few weeks ago, on my 18th birthday. Just as many others who have left comments, I was the only one there taking care of my mother up until her passing. This peom brought a tear to my eye. I was really touched. Thank you for helping me express how I feel through your work. God bless.
vijaya
i too lost my mom last month. i rest on my wrist to hear her heartbeat.
deanna
my mother, my best friend-passed away almost a year ago now and i still have not come to believe she is gone i guess i wont accept it but i would like to say that your poem was wonderful due to me also being at my mothers side up until she took her last breath and she hand a hold of my hand the whole time and i remember the silence and only wanting to hear her take another breath but there was nothing but the ticking of the clock on the hospital wall thankyou for giving me that memory back
Arleane
I love your poem I just lost my grandma recently and your poem brought tears to my eyes you truley said what was in my heart!thank you!
Ivan
this particular poem means a lot o me simply because my mother died at the begining of the year. I'am at the moment quite down and reading this poem gives me the feeling that my mother still lives besides me and in some ways its comforting in but some other ways makes u realise that the one person who inspired you has gone.
Sandi
Wonderful poem. April 1,2003 I lost my beautiful, prescious mother and best friend. I too sat at her side and when it was finally her time with my eyes closed, I felt her spirit leave her body. I opened my eyes and her face was all a glow and she had the prettiest smile. I thought to myself, she's Home. I really thought I was going to die when she did. I think somehow she gave me the strength I needed to go on. I will never ever forget her. Thank You for your Poem it brought back many memories, good and bad. Mostly good. God Bless You.
Andrea
I lost my son last year. It is as though I wrote the poem myself, and I can really relate to this poem. Moreover, my mother passed away when I was 16 years old, and she too suffered a great deal of pain. What a wonderful poem you wrote. Thanks for reading my comment, God bless.
kimberly
yes,its beauitful poems,I already lost my mother last two month ago cause she has ovaries cancer after she died that its really hard for me let her go because she is wonderful mother to me. she taught me how is value life and supportive and teach us how how much she love me and I give her back more than anything because I always love her in all my heart but I do know right now she is spiritually around with us and she always stay in my heart no matter where I go,because she is my mother.
Mary
This is such a touching and personal poem for me. I held my precious Mom, my best friend, as she was dying due to having Acute Leukemia. My Mom had her watch on and I can remember laying my head on her and hearing her watch. That was Feb. 25th, 2004, I will never forget that day as long as I live. At 4:02am that morning my precious Mom took her Heavenly flight to be with her Jesus. Although my Mom left me body wise, I know she is still with me in my heart. As each day goes by the pain is still there just as it was the moment she took her last breath, but now instaed of the taers controlling me I am finally able to control the tears. I miss you Mommy but I know that I will be with you in Heaven. Thank You for sharing your beautiful poem. God Bless, Mary
Mahala
I loved this poem. I am 15 years oldand my mom died 5 months ago from an incurable illness. this touched me in many ways, thank you
Govini
I have nothing bad to say about this poem. its incredibily touching!seriously i mean its like me . i lost my mum. last year for christmas. oh. why. i love her so so so so so so. much and i am always listening and looking at her favourite watch which she left. the poem is something that reflect on one's life. like me. if I was . someone important i'll give this poem a 100% rate . keep up the good work
Jessica
I think this poem is just so sweet I love this poem because my mother passed away April 21, 2005. I am only 14 years old and i walked in the house and seen her on the floor dead. I really miss her alot. But i reall like this poem alot.
Ashley
This was a very touching poem, hunn you have great talent i am very sorry to hear about your mother. I know that if i ever lost my mother it would be the end of my world. may god bless you
Berdina
This poem reminds me of my mother and I. I lost my mother a year ago she had luekemia. I had to watch her suffer for a month and the pain I have will never go away. That was the worst thing I have ever experience losing my mother
Hannah
I'm 15 now, i lost my mother when i was 13 at christmas. I was so close to her and your poem touched me because i could relate to it.
There are 29 Additional Visitor Comments (click to read them)
All Visitor Comments on this poem have been posted by people who wanted to let the author know the poem touched their hearts. If you would like to leave a comment of your own, please click the Vote button in the Response Panel above.

Poems for the People   -  Poems by the People