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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470
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They called this woman tone deaf they laughed at her when she tried to sing; but her voice to me was like an angels voice, bells from heaven that ring. "Can you please sing me a la-la?", I would ask when I was a little girl; She take me on her lap, her voice would soothe my troubled world. As I got to be a teenager I needed her less and less; she would always offer a "la-la", when she knew my life was a mess. "I’m too old for that mom I am busy anyway; maybe we’ll talk later maybe another day." The years went by slowly I moved away from home; starting a brand new life, giving birth to a child of my own. My mom would come to see me when it all became too much; and offered up these words to me, my heart she deeply touched. "Sing to him a la-la and he will no longer cry; for when he hears your voice, the pain will pass him by." "No matter if your voice is bad it will take away your child’s tears; Your song comes from the angels, and that is all he hears!" You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a beautiful song! I don't know Ellie very well, but she seems to be a wonderful person and certainly deserves this tribute! Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Lady Lost, A wonderful tribute to a wonderful Mom and friend of Passions! A mothers voice truely can soothe many a woe! How fortunate you are to have such a caring and talented mother. I see her talents did not stop with her generation but she has graciously passed them along to you! Bless you both! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Lady Lost, This poem is simply beautiful, nice job and wonderful tribute.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovely thoughts in this poem dedicated to a beautiful person Liz |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear sweet daughter of mine; How do I begin to thank you for this magnificent tribute? You have just found your lovely gift for writing poetry and I'm so excited for you and very proud. Your poetry and your gift are exquisite, just as you are! So, here's your prize...LALALALALA! I love you, Mom< !signature--> Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 07-20-2000).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
What a beautiful tribute to your Mother! Like you, I adore my mom too. I loved the last stanza, how true it is: "No matter if your voice is bad it will take away your child's tears; Your song comes from the angels and that is all he hears!" Beautiful, that reminds me of my mom because she really can't sing at all, but I always loved to hear her sing and talk to me at bedtime anyways, parents, especially mothers are perfect in their child's eyes! Take care, Melissa Honeybee< !signature--> The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 07-20-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a lovely song of tribute to your mom! Being tone deaf doesn't mean her heart can't sing!  |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
L.L., I appreciate the wonderful tribute you pay your mother here. And a treasured friend of mine, she has never sung to me--but offered many kind and insightful words of advise and incouragement. I think your Mother is a wonderful Lady, and you are too, if you two are anything alike. God bless you, David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh, you are definitely your Mother's daughter!!! This is just beautiful, and how wonderful that you have joined her (and the rest of us) here. She certainly is special. Terrific tribute to a terrific lady. Bonnie |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
Gosh! All of your responses are wonderful, thank you so much! My mom raised 6 children, me being somewhere in the middle, and even though our house was often times chaotic, she never had trouble making us all feel cherished and loved individually...she really is "Supermom" in my eyes! Thanks again for your kind words! You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is such a lovely tribute to your Mom! Denise |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
lovely poetic song this is and the affection and pride a mother has for her child just shines through in the last stanza |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear sweet Beth; Just one last word from me! I am so proud of you! I love you! Mom Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is so wonderful..its amazing how an "angel's song" can soothe the soul!  i remember my grandfather singing to us in his gruff ole voice--it was the most comforting song we knew...this makes me wish i could hear the "angels song" again... i can tell from her replies that your mom is so very touched by this tribute to her.. great job! dg "i speak in written word--my lips, no sound may utter..." dgvarner |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LadyLost~ Awwwwwwwwwww ! Awwwwwwwwwww ! This is so tenderly touching. Wonderful tribute to the voice of 'angels'... Mom's are like that .... yeah, we are ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Musical harmony in beautiful verse. Spine chilling and its great to see your mom and you very close. I just don't have words to describe the beauty in the love in this post and in the responses as well. Grrrrrrreat job. Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Such a delightful piece! Makes me wanna sing...I'm going off to play on my piano!!!! Lady Lost how sweet of u! love, michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Indeed a delight to read and a wonderful tribute. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just touching...yes |
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