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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2012-09-01 04:51 PM



She is still a beauty at eighty-three
I'm sure she got her looks from me
Her hair is angel white in short waves of curl
only a hint of make-up she's not a girly-girl

She is sweet as she can be, she has a heart of gold
Just be sure you are doing exactly as you're told
She still rules the roost with determination beyond compare
She still puts her foot down as she sees fit, especially in her wheelchair

Her memory has become a slippery thing and naps just hit the spot
Her eyesight is fine, she still sees every crumb, lint, hair, or dust dot
Your Birthday is here again marking off another year on earth
And what a blessing you have been since the day of your birth.
LGR(C)9/1/12


© Copyright 2012 Lori Grosser Rhoden - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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1 posted 2012-09-01 05:04 PM


Happy Birthday to your mom, Lori. What a marvelous birthday poem to commensurate it with.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
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Alberta, Canada
2 posted 2012-09-01 05:17 PM


I too send a HAPPY BIRTHDAY...this poem shows your love for her...well done...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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3 posted 2012-09-01 05:52 PM


Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mom, dear Lori!

I know of nothing more touching than the manifestation of love for a mother or a father by their offspring. And your precious words of love just fill my heart with warmth and bring an approving smile.

Brava!

Margherita


JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
4 posted 2012-09-02 07:03 PM


So nice, Lori...
Tell her I said "Happy Birthday!!"

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!

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
5 posted 2012-09-04 01:25 PM


Give her big accolades from me too, my friend...
and it's very nice to see the love you have.

j.

[This message has been edited by jwesley (09-04-2012 01:57 PM).]

Sunshine
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6 posted 2012-09-04 02:30 PM


I knew you'd pull it out! Well done!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
7 posted 2012-09-04 03:57 PM


Thanks everybody!  I will give her your regards. I'm glad you enjoyed her poem.


Lori

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