My loving Mother passed away on September 13, 2000. This poem, was written in her loving memory, which I read at her funeral.
She was the kindest, most caring, loving person I knew. Everything that is good in me was because of her. I never knew such an uncoditional love. Somehow, I thought she would be around forever. I miss her so very much, it's just not the same without her.
With every breath, and every step I take, I will think of her and alays make my Mom who is watching over me, very proud of her son.
I love you Mom...Always.
"To My Mom"
By Jim Driscoll

You are and always will be
the kindest, most caring, generous,
sympathetic, compassionate loving Mother
and person I ever knew,
and ever will.

In all my life, no one
has meant more or touched
my very being as much as you.
I can't imagine my life
without you.

If we would stumble you would
hold our hand and softly look
into our eyes and understand us.
How everything was going to be all right,
as you took my saddest frown
and turned it into the happiest smile around.

You loved us more and more
with each passing day.
And everything was more beautiful
for I was touched by you.

No matter, how very sad I am
or how often my body weeps now,
I know, I really know you are
there watching over me.
As my ever fleeting thoughts is
of our wonderful moments we spent together.

You are my Mother now and forever,
as forever you are in my loving thoughts and heart.
And everything that is good in me,
is because of you. "I love you."

At least, I got to say that one last time,
as you did too..."I love you."
And your love I will remember
and cherish as long as I shall live and beyond.
    your loving son.

Another poem dedicated to My Mother...

"In My Mother's Eyes"

You spent your life raising and living
through your six precious children.
You wanted us to be happy always,
as our hopes and dreams were yours.

If I had my life to do over again,
I'd only choose you to be my Mom.
Even knowing it meant losing
you again.
Thus, breaking my heart in pieces
that only you could make whole.

Why, did you love me so unconditionally?
In million years, I could never hope to know
a love so pure and a heart so giving as you.
I was your baby boy, and you never, never
asked me to do anything except one thing...
say I love you.

I did, but never as much as I wanted to.
Somehow, one more time
would make me feel better,
yet one more time
could never hope to be enough.

Me and My Mom


Another poem in memory of my Mother.

Your silence hurts me more
than I want it too.
Why does the sun still shine?
Why do the birds still chirp in the morning?
Why does my heart hurt so?
Why does life go on?

Then why is replaced by what...
What matters to me?
What do I do now?
What color does a red rose bleed?
What is left to be said?

Then what is replaced by when...
When will someone I love go away?
When does everything make sense?
When will I not feel alone?
When will it end?

The sun shines to always show
the remarkable beauty around us.
The birds chirp, knowing how you
serve God's will.
My heart hurts with the powerful love
I feel for you and Misses you.
Life goes on, because it must,
and it is ever changing and beautiful.

What matters to me?
Your love always...
What do I do now?
Live...life to the fullest, honoring your memory.
What color does ared rose bleed?
I don't know...
What is left to be said?
Everything.
When will someone I love go away?
Only God knows.

When does everything make sense?
Day by day, over a lifetime, then some.
When will I not feel alone?
Every time I think of you with love.
When will it end.
Sometime in the future,
but the end is just the beginning.

There is always more to say, but as long as we remember our love ones who have passed over to the other side, there always here with us.
~Jim~
p.s. your personal comments are always welcome.


I created a new poem for my Mom on Mother's day. As this will the first one we shall not get to share to together. But, I will be thinking of her, with love your son.

"For My Mom On Mother's Day"

From that dark veiled moment
where I felt truly on my own.
I turned the page as the days
and nameless months pass by,
would I be lost???

Then a kind mention of your name,
took away any regret, left me to reminisce
in our shared moments of happiness
that no one could ever take away
and the love I feel for you.

Living in this warm unaccustomed
half-darkness, I sat upon my family steps
contented how sweet my tears flowed
being loved by you.

I called upon the sky, for a heart
so pure and innocent,
wishing I could truly express my gratitude
for your love.

As the night waits, I enter never alone
thinking perhaps I'll find you there.
Knowing, I will always be immersed in your love.
I love you always mom.


In Loving Memory of My Mother..One year later

The scent of autumn
is in air...
If only the sun could cry,
in the waning twilight
as we miss you so very much.

You were always the one
that could say everything
would be all right;
and you did what moms do best
watch over us.
with all the heartfelt love in your heart.

We Love You, Mom.