Golden Bouquets
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This post is a part of a special series Mom/Me: An exploration of motherhood and beyond. This collection of poetry, essays, and visual media showcase the many facets of motherhood and our relationship to it. In partnership with Mater Mea.
By Bri Norelle
grandma’s wisdom
wraps itself around me like
delicate lace
it smells like the
flowers on the magnolia tree
that bloomed
at her home each spring
her words—royal
her morals—golden
her insight —gentle
yet maintains firmness
she says to me: “Pay attention to seasons and timing. When you’re clear about this, you’ll know how to respond.”
she tells me: “The answer to every question can be found through prayer and in God’s word.”
she reminds me: “Struggles are lessons that are often passed through generations. Life has given you everything you need to master the lessons and change the generational legacy.”
her spirit
is radiant,
golden,
virtuous
her mantle
is the knowing in her spirit
the warmth of her presence
the truth wrapped in love
these are the virtues
that she
passed on
to me.
Bri Norelle is a Creative Consultant, Connector and the creator/host of The Level Up Diaries Podcast. Keep up with her on the Gram and Twitter @brinorelle.