
The Language of Us
Doris Falidis-Nickolas’ poetry beautifully captures love, loss, and remembrance, offering comfort to those navigating grief.
PICCOLO, Concetta. _Born in Varapodio, Reggio Calabria, Italy on September 18, 1919.Passed away peacefully in hospital on November 17, 2013surrounded by her loving family. Aged 94 years.Dearly loved wife of Nicola.Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lina and Tony (Desteno).Adored Ma of Vicki and Mario (Noto),John and Sandra (Desteno).Loved Great-Ma of Matthew, Lauren, Gabriella, Anthony and Alyssa.Loved sister and sister-in-law ofVincenzo (deceased) and TeresaDomenico and Amelia (both deceased)Francesco (deceased) and MariaCarmela and Annunziato (deceased)Giuseppe and ConnieLoved sister-in-law ofRosa Maria (deceased)Francesca and Agostino(both deceased)Giuseppe and Domenica (both deceased)Grazia and Francesco(both deceased)Carmelo and Vincenza (both deceased)Domenico (deceased) and TeresaLoved and always remembered by all her nephews, nieces extended family and friends in Australia and Italy.To my dearest MamaIf flowers grow in heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me.Place them in my mother's armand tell her they're from meTell her I love her and miss herand when she turns to smileplace a kiss upon her cheekand hold her for a while.Because remembering heris easy.I do it every day,But there's an achewithin my heartthat will never go away.You will never be forgotten, in our hearts you will always stay. Love your daughter Lina and Son in law TonyOur dearest MaYou were our world you were our MAWhile we sat beside your bedsideAnd watched you fight to stayOur hearts were breaking as you began to slip away.We know you did not want to go and we prayed in vainFor God to make you well again.We will forever cherish the memories you leave with us.Always in our heartsVicki, Mario, John and SandraTo our dear MaThank you for the time we shared, the love you gave us and the way you cared.In our hearts you will always stay, we love you Ma and will remember you in every way.Your loving great grandchildrenMatthew, Anthony, Lauren, Gabriella and Alyssa xxxx
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