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WTBAKELAR

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since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

0 posted 2009-03-29 01:44 PM

Mom, The Teacher

Sometimes, we take for granted,
The talents that we receive,
Each has certain abilities,
Gifts hard to conceive,

We’re born into this world,
Not knowing where we’re bound,
Just guessing at our future,
And grasping at what we’ve found,

To each a little piece,
Of our parents we can show,
And share treasures of what they are,
While they teach us as we grow,

But when we look back on the path,
They tried to guide us down,
The most that they can hope for,
We learn to swim before we drown,

So to the parents that gave their all,
Teaching by example was the best,
And just a little note to my mom, Billie,
For me, “You passed the test”.

The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked.

Eloise
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since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

1 posted 2009-03-29 01:51 PM

What a wonderful tribute to your mom and parents in general! I'm sure you also made her proud.
Eloise

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2009-03-29 02:07 PM

This would be a wonderful Mother's Day poem, Tracey. Would make any Mom happy.
Ida

WTBAKELAR

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since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

3 posted 2009-03-29 02:37 PM

Eloise, and Ida,  Thank you for dropping in today to say Hi.
I had to give a little shout out to  my mom,
Billie Cullimore,  She is new to PIPTALK, and is having a good time here.

This is just a little poem thanking her for my tallent.

Hope you enjoy both hers and my poems.

Thank you all,  Love Tracey.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2009-03-29 02:48 PM

I am always moved when love and gratitude are expressed for our parents.
I think you have penned a most beautiful tribute, that will make your dear Mom smile and warm her heart.
It's great that your Mom Billie has come to share her own talent on these blue pages.

Love,
Margherita

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

5 posted 2009-03-29 04:20 PM

WTBAKELAR - nice to see a poem for the parents. You did good...

BC

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2009-03-29 04:41 PM

My Mom had quite a sense of humour. She used to say to me, "Do as I say ~ not as I do!"

It would appear that your Mom ~ Billie Cullimore ~ taught you right! It also appears that you inherited her great jeans! I mean, "genes"! lol

Here's a big hug for each of you!

Linda

critical mass
Member

since 2009-03-25

Posts 275
Michigan

7 posted 2009-03-29 07:23 PM

I liked this. I had a mom too.

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

8 posted 2009-03-29 08:39 PM

But when we look back on the path,
They tried to guide us down,
The most that they can hope for,
We learn to swim before we drown,

Mums Tracey, how could we do without them and I bet you make your Mum very proud.
Enjoyed the read. Take care my friend.

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2009-03-29 09:40 PM

Yo WTBAKELAR,

It’s surprising how many people are related in these poetry sites.

This is a sweet poem.

Bobby

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

10 posted 2009-03-29 09:59 PM

for me, it was my Dad

Billie Cullimore
Member

since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

11 posted 2009-03-30 12:54 PM

To you, my special son, Tracey, we have always been as close as a mother and son could be and I am so proud of you in so many ways. And proud that you want to admit that I am your, Mom. Thank You

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

12 posted 2009-03-30 10:47 AM

Thank you, each and every one for your kind comments, and for welcoming my Mom in to the PIP family.

I know you will enjoy her work as much as I do.

Love and gratitude to all, Tracey.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

13 posted 2009-03-31 10:55 AM

I've already enjoyed some of your mom's poetry... and now, I'm enjoying this wonderful love-filled tribute. *S* Bravo to the both of you! *S*

angellea
Member

since 2009-03-29

Posts 144
NC, USA

14 posted 2009-03-31 08:56 PM

How sweet...I hope that my two sons are as proud of me one day.

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