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Mary Richards's avatar

Loved this!! You are a very gifted writer, happy for all of us you stepped out into the unknown with your pen in hand. Again, thanks for your beautiful words! Hugs~

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Leigh Sims's avatar

Love your poem and the story. You are a gifted writer and I am glad you have been inspired to continue doing so. And thank you for sharing. Losing your mother is never easy but it does get better. Mine has been gone almost six years and I miss her every day. Sometimes I laugh or smile at the memories, and sometimes I shed a tear. Hang in there and hold those memories tight in your heart. Love you! ❤️

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Sherry Kerdman's avatar

Aimee~ I feel the depth of what you write and I also feel strongly that these expressions flowed from the depths of your heart and truth. There’s a raw and honest lack of manipulation of your emotions that comes through for me viscerally.

I can visualize your moments before and after. There is a part of us which remains the child of our parent during their lifetime. I remember feeling lost when my last parent passed-that tether was missing but I was ready as you said, to fly.

There is optimism and yearning for the future you will create which speaks loudly in what you wrote. How blessed we are to have the example set by Graham to reach out and grab our opportunities despite old mayrix produced fears. The growth we all see is extraordinary.

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Marsha Cullen's avatar

I need to read this again. Even though I understand quite well what it's about, it deserves another reading or two or three. As I expected it's well written, poignant and real. Some might even say, Authentic. But it's definitely real. Thanks for sharing your beautiful writings with us.

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Aimee Moore's avatar

Thank you for reading it...a few times! I've read it a dozen times myself Lol It blows my mind when things write themselves through my fingertips. I had to correct a couple dozen typos and grammatical mistakes but otherwise it's a first draft.

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Donna Garsee's avatar

Beautifully written Aimee. I lost my mom almost 24 years ago. It takes time but it does get better.

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Irene Kigais's avatar

Love your writing ✍️ you are so gifted 💖

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Lynn Kirby's avatar

Words are such wonderful things, being able to express how you are feeling through words is a great talent. I have come to appreciate poems recently through posting different ones daily on ‘chat’ , the words seem to flow more freely and have more of an impact for me than any other sort of writing. At this point in time I cannot relate to what you are going through but I know that in the not too distant future it is inevitable that I am going to have to face that conclusion, and being that I am an only child the sorting everything out is going to be on my shoulders, I just hope that I will do it with the grace and courage that I have witnessed from you. I know you must be numb and dealing with not only your feelings but those of your childrens aswell must be really hard. Love to you Aimee 🥰🥰🫂🫂

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Elaine Hamilton's avatar

There’s an old Chinese proverb “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step “. Kudos, Aimee, for taking that first step. May your journey be filled with excitement, fortune and good health along the way (and maybe a meet and greet with Graham). This step took courage and persistence. My hope for you is that you will continue your adventure into the unknown. ♥️

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Lisa Lodi's avatar

Beautiful poem amy & story I can relate to your struggle at this time. I lost my mother at 18yrs. The ache doesn’t go away but will get better, and you will see how high you fly 🙏🏻🕊❤️

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Aimee Moore's avatar

Big hugs to you ❤️ I feel blessed that I got to keep her this long. I’m still sort of numb but it will hit me full steam later I’m sure. 🦅🦉

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Kathy Nepodal's avatar

Aimee loved your poem I can definitely relate . I envy you that you can express your thoughts in your writing

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Aimee Moore's avatar

❤️❤️I think I would go crazy if I couldn’t. It has become a part of my thinking and processing process.

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Connie Huddleson's avatar

So Beautiful little bird, so Beautiful! 🕊🪶❤️

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Aimee Moore's avatar

🚀🛸 High tech little bird ☺️😉

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Halina Frederick's avatar

Beautiful ❤️🙏

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Aimee Moore's avatar

🦉🦉

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Aimee Moore's avatar

New Beginnings feels positive, beautiful, and full of hope. It also comes tinged with guilt. Part of the ongoing struggle. Thanks for reading them💚

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