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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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there are no poems or words to rhyme the broken pieces of songs i sing trail into the night and clutch my mother’s hand i wish for more time while she whispers an apology for taking too long there is no schedule go when you are ready i’ll be okay, i say she drifts into restless sleep and i make no noise as i cry alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Poignant and beautiful tribute to your mother, Alison. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh my, what a sad, but wonderful conservation. I absolutely love it. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
beautifully expressed grief...james |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Added this to my favorites of yours, my friend. Beautiful write - felt it throughout. j. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
sincerily poignant, Alison, penetrating feelings in this poem, yann |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've picked up the phone to call you many times this past week, but - as with so many other things - never completed the action. I wish I could make things better/easier... but I can only tell you I know... and that you have found words for those feelings so overwhelming that words fail. HUGS to you, sweet lady. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh Alison, even in your sorrow you write so beautifully. I felt your words deeply I am so sorry for your pain. Bless you sweet one. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Tears, dear Alison, I am so sorry for your grief and pain and emptiness and anguished thoughts - but I am also envious of the bond between you and your mother. Hugs. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh my. You all touched me deeper than deep. I wrote this after my mom died a few years ago. Around the same time, I stopped posting. I found this in my computer the other day. I miss my mother, but I am happy and doing well. xoxo Alison |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I cannot tell you how this pulled at my heartstrings. My mother is 94 and has been confined to a bed for about three years. Your beautifully written poem is written perfectly, expressing difficult times. To the library. |
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soul drifter Senior Member
since 2004-09-08
Posts 711Colorado |
Thank you for this. Since my mother died almost 6 years ago I've kept up writing, but I haven't been able to put my grief for losing her into words. I couldn't put them together in a way that worked or anything. You have done what I wish I could. Exceptional writing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I am glad you are still here, sharing your work with us. |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
Pleased to meet you Alison  This tugs at my heartstrings as I read. I lost my own dear Mother 7 years ago, so I relate with your feelings of sorrow. Much enjoyed my read ~ God Bless |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. Your responses were heart-written and heart-felt. Alison |
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