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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2014-04-14 02:57 PM





I leave behind
pieces of me
wherever I’ve been
Sometimes they are small as dust
almost imperceptible
to the touch
Other times
the pieces are
rough and jagged torn
caught on the edges of discontent
Other pieces left
with hugs and kisses
are soft and fuzzy
like dust bunnies under a bed
The proudest pieces of me
I’ve left on paper
or the dinner table
Sultry pieces of me
I’ve left on your skin
and in your beating heart
But, the very best pieces of me
call me mom


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JerryPat2
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1 posted 2014-04-14 03:19 PM


Ahhh . . . This is so very, very special, Lori. What a beautiful poem to those who call you mom. You "got" me with that last line, my good friend.

~*~ Love is friendship set on fire. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2014-04-14 03:40 PM


Thank you Jerry! It was kind of a suprise ending to me too! LOL!

Lori

ebonygirl
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3 posted 2014-04-15 04:24 AM


Very special thoughts, loved the ending too!
Ms. E

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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4 posted 2014-04-15 06:06 AM


Ms E great to see you! so glad you dropped in! Thanks for the read and the comment!

Lori

latearrival
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5 posted 2014-04-15 10:27 PM


Enjoyed this Lori.we all have so many pieces and still find more to give. best to you ,Jo
Sunshine
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6 posted 2014-04-15 10:34 PM


...You give good hugs, too!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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7 posted 2014-04-16 06:30 AM


Hey Jo!
Yes it is true! We just leave little bits of DNA all over the place!

Lori

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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8 posted 2014-04-16 06:32 AM


Karilea,
Thank you for telling me that! I think that is one of the nicest compliments I have ever gotten!  Bless your heart.

Lori

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2014-05-03 07:39 PM


wonderful...James
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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10 posted 2014-05-04 08:38 AM


You sneaked in on me James! Thank you

Lori

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