Carry On: Another Poem from my 90-Year Old Mom
65Since my mom celebrated her 90th birthday last year, she seems to have found a new boost to her long dormant hobby of writing. She has taken a new interest in writing poems/prayers and even short stories.
I am once again serving as her window to the world as she has an aversion to computers.
So here is her poem/prayer.
Carry On
It's easy to say, "thank you"
when you receive a "salvo."
But when the "boos" are heard
your nothingness is bared.
It's easy to smile
when you finish a mile.
And are ready to scale
the very next stile.
It's easy to sing
when you know the refrain.
It's easy to say "hello"
when it's friends who visit you.
It's easy to give
when you always receive
Things too wonderful to hoard
Emerald, silver and gold.
It's easy to cry
when things go wrong
But with shoulders to lean on
we can always move on.
So don't give up but carry on
a loving embrace awaits.
Take the step for love and peace
and find eternal bliss.
-Maria S. Placer
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Nicely done Jill. Tell your Mom Tony says Hi ! God bless my friend.
Hello Happyboomernurse,
Nice of you to drop by.
Yes, it's amazing how creative she still is. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever reach her age in the same state.
Thanks very much for your wonderful comment!
Hi Tony,
It's nice to see you my friend!
Yes, I will tell my mom about your greeting!
Thanks for dropping by.
God bless!
Very beautiful. Words to hope by and warm by. God bless!
Very nice, keep sharing her poems with us, I feel her warmth.
What a lovely, soft, gentle poem..tell mom thank you, from one poet to another. LOL.
Jill of alltrades, Beautiful! Your Mom is a real gem and bursting with wisdom. What a blessing that her mind is so sharp at 90, WOW! I see where you have inherited your creativity from... Wonderful!
Thank You for sharing her lovely poetry,In HIS Love, Peace & Blessings!
Hi Micky,
Thanks very much for your beautiful comment!
God bless!
Hi Fossillady,
Thank you very much for dropping by. I will tell my mom about your comment.
God bless!
Hello b. Malin,
What a beautiful thing to say. I'm sure my mom will be so happy to read this especially as it's coming from a poet.
Thank you very much!
God bless!
Oh DeBorrah,
You make me blush with your kind words. You really know how to say the nicest things. I'm sure my mom will also be happy when she reads your beautiful thought.
God bless you!
So nice of you to share it with us, Jill. Here's to many more poems from your Mum!
Hi Shalini,
Your visits always make me happy. Thank you very much!
My mom has sent me another poem, so there's a new one coming up soon.
See you around!
God bless!
Such words of encouragement. What a sweet lady your mom is. Enjoyed the poem. Send her my love and regards. May God continue to bless her, so we can continue to read her poems. Thanks.
Hi Anglnwu,
I'm happy that you enjoyed the poem. My mom will surely be happy to know that the comment came from a poet like you.
Thanks very much for being a great friend!
God bless!
The poem is beautiful beyond words.... because it speaks the truth.
Hi A.Villarasa (my kababayan),
Thanks very much for your beautiful comment. My mom will be so happy to read it.
God bless!
Very nice and very true words at the same time. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Onrea,
Thanks very much for your wonderful comment. I'm sure my mom would enjoy reading this!
God bless!
Your mom sounds like a remarkable woman. Her positive attitude is what keeps her spirit strong. You are a wonderful daughter for serving as your mother's "window to the world" God bless you both.
What sweet words... thanks for sharing!
Hi Becky,
Nice to see you!
Yes, my mom is remarkable. It would really be a blessing if I reach her age with the same creativity, spirit and health.
Thanks very much for your kind words!
God bless!
Hi Manny,
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a lovely comment.
God bless!
You are so lucky to still have your mother. I bet she gets a thrill from seeing her work in print for so many people to read. Thank you, Jill's mom, for sharing your lovely poetry and wisdom!
Hi Dolores,
Yes, I am really lucky to have a mom who still writes poetry at her age. Even if she does not like computers, she gets a thrill every time we show her her poems and the comments.
Thanks very much for dropping by and leaving a beautiful comment.
God bless!
Always nice to hear what an older wiser person, has to say:) That last picture, so glad they were able to get some footing...that river looks treacherous?
Hello Heart,
I always welcome your visits. You always bring in some interesting and fresh insights.
Yes, it is rather treacherous. I took that photo from afar using my zoom lens.
Thanks very much for dropping by.
God bless!
A very lovely poem!
Hi Fucsia,
Thanks very much! My mom will be happy to read your comment!
God bless!
Well done. I will share and vote up
Hi gr82bme,
Thanks very much! My mom will be happy to read your comment.
God bless!
A lovely and heart warming poem. x
Hello Ddraigcoch,
Thank you very much in behalf of my mom!
God bless!
Happy belated birthday to mom! God bless!
Hi Christine,
Thank you very much! I will tell my mom about your greetings!
God bless!
Amazing poem jill. Just loved it.
Hi Jay,
It's great to see you again! Thanks very much for dropping by and leaving a wonderful comment!
God bless!
Great!
Thank You!!
Love and bless You!
Hello Alberich,
Thank you too for your visit and beautiful comment.
God bless!
jill sorry to be late to write a comment for the greatest poem ever heard
i think without ur pictures your moms poem is like a tree with no leaves while ithout her poems ur pics are like a life led with no aim
i hope u add more poems and pics
my sister eagerly waits for ur reply in the first poem as she wants to enquire about u
and again im so sorry as i didnt notice the next poem
im sure u would understand me
byeeeeeeeeee JILL
HOPE U B HAPPY 4EVER AND MAKE UR MUM HAPPY AS WELL
WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT U
HOPE DAT U ACCOMPLISH GOOD NAME AND UR DESIRES
GOD BLESS ALL OF U
CHITRA HERE
REPLY
jill sorry 2 b late 2 put a comment on the greatest poem ever heard
its awesome
without ur pics ur mums poem is as a tree with no leaves while ur pics are as a life led with no aim without ur mums poem
jill sorry again 2 b late here
as i didnt notice
hope ull eply
my sis khushboo is eagerly waitin for ur reply in the first poem
as she wanna aquire everyting about u
HOPE DAT U SHINE AS A SHINING STAR WITH UR MUM AS THE MOON
HOPE DAT U ACCOMPLISH NAME FAME AND ALL UR GOALS
LOVE U AND UR MUM'
GIVE REGARDS TO AUNTY
SORRY AGAIN
BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
HOPE DAT GOD WILL ANSWER UR PRAYERS
REPLY
SORR IT APPEARED TWICE
Hi Chitra,
Thanks very much for your beautiful comment. I will tell my mom about this.
It's ok, your two comments are not exact duplicates.
Please just tell your sister to write me through my email so I can answer her personal questions. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your mother's beautiful poem! Bravo!
Hi DJ,
Nice to see you!
Thanks for your beautiful words. My mother will be happy to read it.
God bless!
Truly inspiring, voted up.
yes u said the truth multi
message for u jill as well
please reply to ma questions fast
This is beautiful, so glad to have found you on here.
I look forward to reading more of your hubs.
Take care
Eiddwen.
Hi Multiman,
Thanks for the visit and beautiful comment!
God bless!
Hi Chitra,
Thanks for visiting again!
God bless!
Hello Eiddwen,
I don't know why I missed seeing your comment. Anyway, thank you very much for dropping by and for leaving a beautiful commment.
I'm happy that you enjoyed this. See you around!
God bless!
This poem is extraordinarily beautiful. Your mom is one special person with a divine gift of putting magic into her words! Great hub! superlike!
Thanks a ton for sharing!
Hello Sonia,
What a wonderful thing to say. I wish my mom could read it right now. However, I am living away from her now, I just visit her once a year. I will surely show this to her once I visit her this August.
Thank you so much!
God bless!
Hi, jill, AMAZING! FANTASTIC writing by your mom. She is like you, talented, really talented. I appreciate you sharing this with us. I am an abstract/prose poet, strictly amateur and although my poems are not vulgar or violent, Hubs is not ready for them. I voted this hub UP and away! I am now a fan and follower of you, if that is okay. Sincerely and Respectfully, Kenneth Avery, from a rural town, Hamilton, in northwest Alabama, that reminds you of Mayberry, where Andy Griffith (Andy Taylor and Barbney Fife) lived and worked. Keep up the great publishing.
Hello Kenneth,
What a beautiful comment! I'm sure my mom will be thrilled to read your comment.
I am so honored that you decided to follow me. Thank you very much! Thanks especially for the vote up!
God bless!
JILL FIRSTLY GREAT JOB
HAPPY NEW YEAR
BYE..
Hello Chini,
Happy New Year to you too!
Thanks for dropping by!
God bless!
Happyboomernurse Level 8 Commenter 16 months ago
How wonderful that your Mom is still so creative at age 90 and that you're publishing her poems on Hubpages. The photos beautifully illustrate her words. Thanks for sharing.