Written 2nd August 2021
I just got the most wonderful, amazing news,
(that of course, I am going to share with you.)
But a little back story to explain,
the connection of how a deep friendship became.
It always amazes me when I lose someone
how the universe fills the hole with a little bit sun.
When my mother was dying in 2016,
a truly beautiful friendship blossomed for me.
In the form of my mum’s loveliest, dear friend,
who stayed close to her side right to the very end.
Charlotte lived across the road when their friendship began
(Which roughly covered a 2-year span)
They bonded over the mutual love of a cat,
Cheeky was his name, and he still abides by that.
But as their friendship grew deeper, it was beautiful to see.
My mum loved and accepted, so completely.
As I watch them often giggling, like little schoolgirls
at the antics of Cheeky; the drama he’d unfurl.
Charlotte was one of the people who gave up her time
to help look after my mum while she was dying.
She moved in with us, sat for hours and drank tea,
when my mum couldn’t talk she was just company.
She held the space, quietly for all my grief
she was incredibly amazing for both my mum and me.
When my mother finally passed after 3 long months,
It seemed natural to adopt Charlotte as my new mum.
(Mother wouldn’t mind, I honestly do believe
all she ever wanted was the best for me.)
Such a void of loneliness that we both shared.
We filled the gap in each other with love and tender care.
Charlotte never married, she never had her own child.
How she worked through her own sadness left me inspired.
That she accepted her path, made peace with what she had
lived her life gracefully without becoming bitter or mad.
Such a beautiful role model don’t you agree?
How life can be fulfilling even with no guarantees.
So that’s the back story and now the amazing news,
Charlotte has met someone and he is 92!
At 77 she has fallen in love,
That love that she has always been so deserving of.
With her next-door neighbour, it’s been brewing for a whole year
and she finally felt comfortable to open up and share.
There is no greater joy I could experience right now…
it shows we don’t always have to know how…
Love is available wherever you might be,
Even when you think that time’s passed for me.
Sometimes we just have to have faith that there is a plan,
You are truly never too old to find your wingman!
So, I’m sending all my love to my beautiful adopted mum,
I’m so delighted to hear that your time has now come.
You deserve absolutely nothing but joy and happiness
Enjoy every moment following your bliss.