Gone But Not Forgotten

Gold cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 08 Jan 2026
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Now! With unhurried reflection

of times most vivid, whispers

steal here and now, leaving me

spellbound by passing thoughts.

 

Purified pulse of light giving

serenity to be with you again,

remembering: you're encased

in the cocoon of my mind.

 

Releasing grip on reality,

a free butterfly ready to fly;

images of Laycock, visions

of that day remain.

 

Roller coaster of when young,

leisurely visualizing rhythms

climbing – then descending,

stirring as years slip by.

 

In loving memory of you mum.

Born: 21st January 1929.

Died: August 22nd 2001.

 

Dear diary...Photo is my

own.Taken in

the village of Laycock in

1973 with mum and our

dog Trixi.

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Comments

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thank You for your beautiful, very personal IP response Jenny. I don't know anything about Laycock, but it sounds like a good place to hold such a precious memory of your Mum

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good afternoon Di, your comment was most welcome. Laycock is somewhere I haven't been since that day back in 73. I always hope it's managed to retain the old traditional cottages and beautiful surroundings.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment, it was most welcome.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by celticman on

mum is always best. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Yes Jack I agree, and thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. yes

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Mum.  You'll always miss her - never get over her leaving, nor should you! I believe she will always be in your heart, in your memories and every time you speak her name, she'll be right there, listening.  Just as you've said in this is a beautiful tribute.  My mum was also born on the 21st January, but in 1921 and I lost her in 1980.  Still missed - it never gets easier, you just learn to cope. I surround myself with photos, which also help. Here's a hug from Western Australia, Jen. 

 

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely message from you Frances. I have a special memory of my mum, when I was into Yoga and Meditation, Mum was so curious as to what I was doing and would ask me for advice on how to get started, so as I learned each movement, she would join me and we'd have fun doing it together. It was special because she suddenly grasped what I was about and enjoyed doing yoga as much as me. Sadly it never lasted because eventually I left home. But the recollection of that time sticks with me.

Like you say, we never forget and I'm sorry you've lost your mum. What a nice coincidence our mums were both January 21st born.

It was lovely to recieve your words of comfort. yes

Thank you so much,

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors,

it was such a lovely surprise to recieve the cherries.

Thanks ever so much. yes

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by sean mcnulty on

A moving tribute to a mother. This is our Pick of the Day. Please share across social media.