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Lorraine Nisbet Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 218Jersey City, NJ USA |
School Daze Walking together hand in hand, my first day of school I don't understand. Who are these children? Where are we going to? I want to stay home! I want to be with you! What is a teacher? What is there to learn? "I went to school, you said, now it's your turn." "I feel hot and cold I'm going to puke", "You have to go, you said there is no rebuke." You picked me up we go through a big door, lots of hugs and kisses I'm not afraid anymore. I know you will be there to bring me home, you love me I'm not alone. Graduation is here you signed my book, later, in my room I take a look. To My Sweet Daughter Lorraine, Learn little maiden before you grow old, for learning is better than silver or gold. For silver or gold may tarnish away, but a good education will never decay. I remember that day as clear as I see you, Thank you, Mother I miss you. ~Lorraine~ A great poet is nothing more....than a discovered amateur |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
The first part captures the essence of a child's first (and sometimes subsequent) day of school, with all the mysterious ailments suddenly coming on and disappearing just as quickly, and the second part is so true. It's also a nice way to remember your mother. I liked this much. Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
This was so touching and beautiful! And it brought back some memories for me of my Mom too. Beautiful emotion from your heart captured sweetly with your pen. take care. amy  i miss my mom too...if you ever want to chat feel free to email me. "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very touching and beautifully done, Lorraine! Denise |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Yup, you capture that "first day of school" feeling perfectly! What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Nice work Lorraine. Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Lorraine Nisbet Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 218Jersey City, NJ USA |
Elizabeth~ Thank you much! I'm glad you liked this one!! Amy~ Thank you...and thanks for the invitation!! Denise~ Thank you for your nice reply!! Eric~ Thank you much! I appreciate your reply!! ~Lorraine A great poet is nothing more....than a discovered amateur |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Beautifully written. Talk about a nice Mother's day card. I hope you have or are able to share this with your mom. I loved this much. Mark B |
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