Mom, though you left your body in 2019,
your spirit still dances in the corners of my mind-
a spark of laughter, a mischievous grin,
the warmth of a kitchen filled with love and spice.

You were the queen of flavor and fun,
stirring pots with a wink and a joke,
turning simple meals into feasts,
and every gathering into a celebration.

Your laughter was contagious,
a melody that brightened the darkest days,
your humor sharp and quick-
the kind that made even troubles take a backseat.

You had a charisma that lit up every room,
a magnetic glow that drew people near,
making life richer, fuller, more vibrant-
a gift you shared freely, without measure.

I carry you in the spaces between my breaths,
in the memories that rise like fragrant steam-
your stories, your jokes, your endless love,
the way you made ordinary moments extraordinary.

Mom, you were more than flesh and bone-
you were the laughter in the silence,
the spice in the mundane,
the heart that made our family whole.

Though time has taken you away,
your love remains a fierce flame,
burning bright through every trial,
warming the coldest corners of my heart.

I miss your hugs, your teasing smile,
the way you could turn a day around
with a single joke or a perfectly cooked meal.
But I feel you in the quiet moments-
in the sizzle of a pan, the scent of garlic and herbs,
in the laughter that echoes through my soul.

Today, I honor you-not just for what you gave,
but for who you were-
a woman of strength, humor, and grace,
my beautiful, magnetic Mom, Jacque Skarr.

Thank you for every sacrifice,
for every joke that lifted my spirits,
for every meal made with love,
and every moment you made unforgettable.

I love you beyond words,
beyond time, beyond this life-
and I carry you with me, always,
my funny, fierce, radiant Mom,
whose spirit flavors my world still.