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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2011-11-18 04:27 PM

I am in Mourning

November 18.

Births, deaths, happen
and I think
I am nearing an age
when things happen
yet I do not fear for myself.

On this date in 1908, a woman was born;
on this date in 1992, a woman followed
her husband to a different plane…

You might be thinking, yes, so?

1980 – when a woman and man met,
each with their luggage and baggage from
other times, then by marriage
they united by love these two
very different women…

And on the birth date of my very special
mother-by-love, who was able to meet in
1992 my own mother just before she passed,

A sequence was cemented, that it is okay
to love more than one mother; that it is more
than justified to gather in children as you will;
to garner around your neck as if precious pearls
the offspring of those your own,
and if not by blood,
then by love,
knowing their choices affect you, but your
responses to them must, at times, be
reticent, as if to dispose for them any situation
that would cause grief; to be giving in such a way
that they will one day realize:
you do it for their children
so they will never know tyranny in a home.

On this date, a woman born in 1908 taught
me so well, that I would want to emulate her;
and while I am my own mother’s daughter,
my own mother passed on this woman’s birthday,

and I have been reminded in the following years
that this fact
has emphasized the love I hold for one
and the other – for they are together,
holding me sane,
still holding me in love,
smiling, together, with their men by their side,
looking down with those great grins
upon all of the offspring
that bless my life.

I am in mourning,
but for this day only, as I miss them so,

I know that
when the day of Thanksgiving comes
I will be blessed
by the mirror of their smiles in all
who surround me.

© KRJ
11-18-11
Dedicated to Jacqueline Sue Rilling
And Mabel Marie Jungel
Women who made a difference

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

1 posted 2011-11-18 04:30 PM

Speechless....
Beautifully heart warming.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

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2 posted 2011-11-18 05:59 PM

Words fail me.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2011-11-18 07:10 PM

Oh, my dear K... I couldn't possibly pick a favorite part because I love every line... and the love that shines through every line. As you are blessed by those smiles, remember your own smiles bless us... and we are thankful.

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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Florida

4 posted 2011-11-18 11:42 PM

Beautifully written Karilea.I really understand and know of these feelings.
jo

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

5 posted 2011-11-19 08:24 AM

beautifully and lovingly expressed~~

M

Michael

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6 posted 2011-11-19 05:54 PM

You have a gift of expression K. that I have rarely seen equaled. I feel for your loss, but I also feel just how much these women meant to you, how bright they shine, not only in your memory, but in your person... their gifts to you becoming our gifts. I am truly indebted to them, for what I have come to know in you.

Michael

Margherita
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Eternity

7 posted 2011-11-19 06:26 PM

quote:
I know that
when the day of Thanksgiving comes
I will be blessed
by the mirror of their smiles in all
who surround me.

Perfect conclusion to a most beautiful write, born in your loving heart.

Love,
Margherita

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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8 posted 2011-11-20 11:02 AM

In awe as always, Gert.

Lori

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9 posted 2011-11-20 01:50 PM

Though you are in mourning, there is a lovely sense of morning Light radiating through your words. Love knows know bounds and the love you had for your mothers is boundless.
Karilea, you are such a fine writer. ~ One whose heart brims over with deep, abiding love. God bless you.

Love & Sun Light,
Linda xo

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