Help! about the poem lines??

[paula]

dear,

This is a poem about mother's love. Can you explain the last two lines for me?

The greatest gift--a love of life--
Lay laughing in your eyes.
Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile;
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.


Many thanks!

Paula

[Tdol]

It's as if all good things that come in life carry a reminder of the love of his mother. At least, that's my interpretation, but poetry's very subjective.

[paula]

Originally Posted by paula

dear,

This is a poem about mother's love. Can you explain the last two lines for me?

The greatest gift--a love of life--
Lay laughing in your eyes.
Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile;
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.


Many thanks!

Paula

Dear tdol,

that's you interpretation of the two lines, but how about the literal meaning of " every wind of fourtune"? thanks a lot!