Dedicated to my beloved mother Chana ah bas R Nochum Eliyahu ah
People coming. People
going.
Crying. Talking.
Listening.
Beautiful words,
thoughts, wishes,
Warm hearts, caring people.
What a special,
wonderful mother!
Seven days
Tears are shed. Smiles
break through.
The moment is yours.
Your beauty, grace
and spirit
Spoken of with love
and admiration.
Seven days
People come, call,
write.
Express their love,
the words of their heart.
What an inspiration
you were to so many.
You touched countless
lives with your smile,
Your kindness, your
generosity.
Memories flood my
mind, my heart, my soul.
Mama, I miss you so.
What I am, I am
because of you.
Your love, your
guidance.
Your training, your teaching.
Your words, your
comfort, your embrace.
Molded me into who I
am today.
Your unconditional
love never ceased.
Never wavered.
It is with me yet.
It shall remain so
all the days of my life.
When I speak to my
children,
I hear your voice,
your words.
When I pray for my
children,
I hear your prayers,
your hopes, your dreams.
Your life was never
easy,
Yet your smiles made
it look so.
Your home was always
open,
Your table filled
with those who needed a warm, delicious meal,
A welcoming face, an
open ear, an overflowing heart.
You touched many lives,
over many years.
You will always be
remembered.
A Woman of Valor, so
gentle, yet so strong.
So simple, yet so
wise.
No judgments made.
Acceptance, comfort
and advice,
Freely and easily
given.
There for those who
needed you,
No matter what you
were going through yourself.
I know that I shall
try to measure up,
To be half as good as
you,
To learn from you
To give as you gave.
You did it so
effortlessly,
So easily, it was
just a part of you.
Your skill in the kitchen
is legendary.
Your meals
delectable,
Filled with the spice, the spirit of your innate personality.
Oh, how the heavens
must be rejoicing
A golden neshama arrived on high!
Your time on this
earth was so short,
Not nearly enough,
for those of us who love you!
I know you will watch
over us from above.
I pray we give you
great Yiddishe and Chassidishe nachas
Always. In all ways.
I will strive to be
the best I can be,
The best wife, the
best mommy, the best bubby,
The best great bubby
one day,
You have shown me
how.
You have left a royal
legacy
Children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren,
Shomrei Torah and mitzvos.
I pray to do the
same.
I love you, Mama!