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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-08-16 01:59 AM

The First Person Who Ever Loved Me

You were the first person who ever loved me
your body was the fertile soil
providing nurture
for the embryonic pieces of love
joining together as one
creating my newborn self

you were the strong thread
running through the colorful tapestry of my years
yours was the first stitch in the weaving
creating my life from yours

you were the music
playing softly in the background
of my soul's symphony
you were the singer of the very first note
creating chords of harmony
from chaos

you were the strength
providing inspiration for my poetic musings
you taught me to speak my very first words
creating passion from pen and paper

you are my mother
you taught me love
with warm hugs and Mother Goose
you were the role model of my childhood
creating a strong woman
from an awkward little girl

you were the first person who ever loved me

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (08-16-2002 02:07 AM).]

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

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1 posted 2002-08-16 05:45 AM

Lyra... This is so very touching.
The bond between mother and daughter is so very special, a wonderful example of free verse... Paul

Not A Poet
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since 1999-11-03

Posts 3885
Oklahoma, USA

2 posted 2002-08-16 10:26 AM

Hi Lyra,

Thanks for bringing an actual tear to my eye as it reminded me of my own dear mother, gone much too long now. A beautiful tribute. Mothers are truly very special people.

Thanks,
Pete

SmartChick
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3 posted 2002-08-17 10:44 AM

Lyra, this is a beautiful poem about the bond between a mother and daughter. It really touches my heart.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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4 posted 2002-08-17 01:00 PM

Lyra~
The perfect touch~
The gentlest weave of loving lullabye ... so sweetly sung ~
*mommy hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Sunshine

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5 posted 2002-08-17 08:56 PM

Well.

Now I'm missing my mom a LOT...
thank you, Madame 'Munk...

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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6 posted 2002-08-24 06:04 PM

Thanks so much for your replies...everyone...
I'm sorry it took so long...
I have had my son and daughter in law here for the past week and they have held my computer captive

They just left and now I have my computer back again...
but I miss them

~ hugs from a free verse chipmunk

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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Greeneyes

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7 posted 2002-08-25 11:39 AM

This is so very lovely sweet lady....

very touching Lyra~

Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-08-25 06:09 PM

Thanks so much, Lauren

~ hugs from the chipmunk

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Dr.Moose1
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9 posted 2002-08-25 09:00 PM

Madame C.
To me, this is a very well versed sentiment
to the "one and only". Mine has been gone a number of years. I'd like to think she approves of my writing, as I'm sure yours' does of yours.
Doc

Madame Chipmunk
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10 posted 2002-08-25 09:13 PM

Thanks so much Doc...
My mother is 87 yrs old and she thinks anything I write is great...
She keeps telling me that I should find a publisher and get my poems published...

Like its real easy, right...
even for the really really good poets

~ hugs from a free verse chipmunk

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Bridget Shenachie
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since 2002-01-23

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Kansas USA

11 posted 2002-08-28 04:33 AM

No one can ever love us as our mothers do. Thanks for sharing about yours.

Shenachie

Nan

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12 posted 2002-09-01 09:34 AM

You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself, Lyra - either in structured or free verse. This is a wonderful tribute to your mom - I'm glad you shared it with us here...

Ceinwyn
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13 posted 2002-09-12 12:00 PM

lovely poem..makes me think maybe I should forgive my mother...but then again my step mum is more of a mother to me than real mum ever was..

Kristen

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

vlraynes
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14 posted 2002-09-13 03:45 AM

Lyra~
This is such a soft and gentle write and so
filled with love for your mother.
Absolutely beautiful, my friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

sunrise2227
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since 2002-09-13

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Ohio, USA, Keep the Faith

15 posted 2002-09-14 06:59 PM

Truly Amazing!  Your words just flow so beautifully.  Fantastic vocabulary.  This
touched home with me.  Our mothers are a true
gift from God!  Thanks for such beautiful verse.

Donna-Maria Jones

Madame Chipmunk
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16 posted 2002-09-16 09:41 PM

Thanks so much, Bridget...
I happen to agree with you about that.

~ hugs from my heart

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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17 posted 2002-09-16 09:42 PM

Thanks so much for your reply and for that unbelievable compliment, Nan...

~ loving hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

18 posted 2002-09-16 09:44 PM

Thanks so much, Kristen... a mother is a mother is a mother...
Your mother will always be your mother, even if your step mother is more like a mother to you... it is your real mother who gave you life...

~ a heartful of hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

19 posted 2002-09-16 09:46 PM

Thanks so much, Vicky... I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

~ chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

20 posted 2002-09-16 09:48 PM

Welcome to Piptalk, Donna-Maria...
and thank you for replying to my poem.

~ welcoming hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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