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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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The last time I heard your laughter Was on a 4th of July weekend. We'd parked near the observation tower, And were just admiring Toledo Bend. I wanted to take some pictures. You were, as usual, less than thrilled, But I stepped back for the perfect shot And went tumbling down the hill. My disgust with your amusement Only added to your mirth. If I'd perceived the moment's meaning I'd have milked it for all it was worth. For the next 4th, we were without you, And I see that faded photo through tears As all these years later in memory Your laughter fills my ears. Happy Birthday, Mother. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
May I join you in wishing your mother a Happy Birthday? ...This is a lovely memory..  HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Knowing the lost of one so dear I to remember.Excellent poem.Truly beautiful. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RG: Certainly!!! *G* Thank you! Watcher: Thank you very much! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a wonderful tribute to your mother, may this memory and all the others you hold of her always keep her alive in your heart. God Bless suthern |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nice job gal..and yanno she will have a great one up there, watching over you and reading your heart.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Hoot: Thank you... and He has! *S* Toerag: I hope so, love.... thank you! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
really nice suthern, another beautiful piece of your heart, thank you for sharing |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful, Suthern. I lost my Mom some years ago. Your poem brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this. : ) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, Lovey! Munda... that means a lot to me... thank you! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Wow...Indeed this is a great tribute! (but did you have to make me frown first thing in the morning?)  But then a smile at the tribute...a very good memory! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautifully done! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Christopher: I always have to make someone frown... might as well be you! LOL. Thanks to you and Martie... I really appreciate the warm reception given my memory snapshot!!! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 10-19-1999).] |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very beautiful suthern....Thank you for sharing this memory with us. ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
Even though my mother is still here, she is not near me, i miss her, a wondeful tribute ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Only well written and truely felt works give me goosebumps. This work did that to me. Beautiful tribute my friend. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
As I watch my parents age (quite rapidly it seems) before my eyes, I have a real appreciation for these words... Nicely done, suthern.. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, those memories are the sweetest, aren't they? Very well done, Suthern. ------------------ Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ I'm archiving ... found this touching Birthday tribute to your Mom~ Tenderly, tenderly recalled~ *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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