Farewell  Maman

As the millennium folded.
A change has warmed the day.
Even winter has forgotten
where it lives.
It is time for last farewells.
Listen to the dulcet tones
of the music Maman.
Each note a snowflake of joy.
I see your mouth form the words.
It’s shape changing to the melody.
But no sound appears.
The light from a bright winter moon.
Frames your hair like the halo
you will get Maman.
Not a leaf remains on the garden tree
Soon all the silence will befall us.
You must go Mamon.
To sleep in the silent peaceful
dells of infinity.
I will await your calls to me.
Upon the winds of time.
That blow softly in dreams.
The stars are snuffing dark
one by one Maman.
Leaving only darkness
here in this room.
Where my eyes seek
memories of you.
That are melting behind
the cataracts of my tears.