It's Mother's Day here in the UK tomorrow (also known as Mothering Sunday).
I've always loved David's poignant triolet:
Mother's Day
I hold the phone, remembering—
no need to call today.
Routine's my raft, and as I cling
I hold the phone, remembering
a loss. It is a cruel thing,
this trick the mind can play.
I hold the phone, remembering.
No need to call today.
David and I went to West Chester together in 2012, and were upgraded at Heathrow Airport to 1st class (thanks to David's daughter Jane). What an experience that was; pure luxury!
David absolutely adored his Chocolate Labradors. They will miss him too, along with all the family and everyone who knew him. Such a sad loss.
Jayne
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