Tribute to my Godmother

10 years 10 trips And the best of memories

This post is a tribute to my Aunty Soni, one of my Godmothers, who passed away in Canada two days ago after suffering a massive stroke. 

I couldn't sleep last night, so, in the early hours of this morning I started writing a poem for my Aunty. I finished it within a couple of hours. Writing poetry is part of the grieving process for me.

For you Aunty Soni

In Your Moment

I had you at your best
You opened your heart to me
In your moment you were brilliant
That's all I wanted to see

I know you weren't perfect
But none of us are
And we don't even realise
Until we've gone too far

I lived in your moment
That was enough for me
You gave me your everything
So we could just be

Reminiscing and laughing
Talking endless books and TV
How I cherished those times
So very precious to me

My 25th and cooking for you
Skydive vids and travel tales
That job lot of slippers at your house
Pots of soup with random egg shells

Remember at Granddads funeral
The funny incident with the rose
I couldn't hear what you were saying
It's hilarious now, I suppose

And I wouldn't sit on Aunty's lap
I was being tough and strong
But it takes hindsight and wisdom
To show this was wrong

So ever since then
I've led with my heart
I'm crying and crying
And it's tearing me apart

We might only get the one chance
To say the things we need to say
I let my barriers down with you
And we played it our way

I try to see the best in people
Whether living or dead
So when the worst is upon us
The tears are easier to shed

They've been flowing for you
My dear, dear godmother
I know we had something
And we loved one another

Sleep easy my love
Be at peace with the world
Just you in your moment
No longer being hurled

From whatever your troubles
And the demons inside
They're gone and your safe
Let the pain now subside

I will miss you forever
Our memories live on
It's time to meet your maker
My dear Aunty Son

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you