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Kit McCallum
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0 posted 2000-05-13 07:22 AM


My Treasure - For Mom

I look back on these years
   To see how far I've come and grown,
I take a trip down memory lane,
   And what I see has shown ….

That every step I've taken,
   You have been there by my side …
From infancy to adulthood,
   We've stood the test of time.

You cradled me and nurtured me,
   Through all these many years;
You held me and did comfort me,
   Through happiness and tears.

You'd pick me up when I would fall,
   You'd dust me off and then,
Encourage me to get back on
   That horse and ride again.

Your constant care and loving,
   And your warm inviting heart,
Has always been a treasure that
   I knew would n'er depart.

If I could be "just half" the person
   You have been to me …
Then you have taught me well dear mom,
   For in my heart I see …

A woman whose most gentle soul,
   Embraces me each day …
A woman whom I dearly love,
   Much more than words can say.  

/Kit McCallum

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 11-24-2001).]

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netswan
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1 posted 2000-05-13 07:24 AM


Kit this is beautiful. Your mom is
going to love this one ----
Enjoyed thanks

netswan

Sudhir Iyer
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2 posted 2000-05-13 07:50 AM


Kit,
This one is truly wondrous. I think I will send this to my mom, if you don't mind...

I enjoyed the expressions that you have presented here... particularly these 8 lines

Your constant care and loving,
   And your warm inviting heart,
Has always been a treasure that
   I knew would n'er depart.

If I could be "just half" the person
   You have been to me …
Then you have tought me well dear mom,
   For in my heart I see …

Regards,
Sudhir

 Life is like a painting,
That in an art gallery is left hanging,
Though many come just to look at it,
A very few actually come to enjoy it.

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3 posted 2000-05-13 08:21 AM


Kit~
I think your mom will say that she knows she has a 'treasure' in you too !
Sweet, sweet sentiment.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Kit McCallum
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4 posted 2000-05-13 09:43 AM


~Netswan:  She's an constant inspirational topic for my poems. I've never known anyone lovelier than this woman ... thanks Netswan ...

~Sudhir: I would be honoured Sudhir ... thank you so much for the kind note ...

~Marge:  Thank you Marge ... and may I say that in the short time I have read your truly inspirational notes to all here, that you remind me so very much of the type of wonderful soul my mother is (Happy "Mom's" Day Marge) ... (check your e-mail) ...

Much appreciation,
/Kit

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 05-13-2000).]

Denise
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5 posted 2000-05-13 12:17 PM


She sounds like a treasure indeed, Kit! This is a beautiful tribute to her!  

Denise

Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2000-05-13 03:00 PM


~Denise:  She just called me a minute ago to say thank you actually (I sent it to her early) ... she is a treasure Denise, thanks.

With appreciation,
/Kit

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7 posted 2000-05-13 08:36 PM


If I could be "just half" the person
   You have been to me …
Then you have tought me well dear mom,
   For in my heart I see …

A woman whose most gentle soul,
   Embraces me each day …
A woman whom I dearly love,
   Much more than words can say.  

------------
Kit
this is exquisite, truly
your mother has done her self proud that sje instilled thsi kind of emotion and devotion in you.
simple beautiful!!
take care, jm

Kit McCallum
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8 posted 2000-05-13 10:04 PM


~Janet Marie:  I appreciate your hearfelt comments always ... thank you!

Much appreciation,
/Kit

Kit McCallum
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9 posted 2000-05-13 10:05 PM


~Janet Marie:  I appreciate your hearfelt comments always ... thank you!

Much appreciation,
/Kit

ooops ... my computer locked up and thanked you twice ... I'll leave it here, as I appreciate you doubly!

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 05-13-2000).]

Corinne
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10 posted 2000-05-13 10:12 PM


lovely tribute to your mother, kit
Kit McCallum
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11 posted 2000-05-13 10:18 PM


~Corinne:  Thank you ... I'm a fortunate daughter indeed ...

Best wishes,
/Kit

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12 posted 2000-05-14 02:43 AM


Kit~
Very touching poem a wonderful tribute to those special mums in our lives.
Tracie~


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It is the harmony of the universe



Kit McCallum
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13 posted 2000-05-14 06:08 AM


~Tracie:  They are special ... thanks Tracie ...

Best wishes,
/Kit

Pepper
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14 posted 2000-05-14 08:15 AM


A lovely, warm and wonderful tribute to your Mom , Kit ... I especially like the last two stanzas ......
Kit McCallum
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15 posted 2000-05-21 02:31 PM


~Pepper:  Thanks you so much ...

Much appreciation,
/Kit

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16 posted 2000-05-21 03:47 PM


kit--

oh girl you have left me speechless with this one. i felt every word of this piece with my entire heart and soul. even though my mom is in heaven, this is EXACTLY how i feel about her. thank you for putting into words what i want to say but for some reason can't. you are a fine poet my friend. beautiful!

amy  


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Kit McCallum
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17 posted 2000-05-22 07:17 PM


~Amy:  I so appreciate your wonderful words Amy ... I consider myself so very fortunate to have her with me today, as I came so close to losing her a few years ago.  I understand ... and thank you Amy ...

With much appreciation,
/Kit

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18 posted 2000-05-22 07:25 PM


I think we all take our mums for granted one in a while and is very nice to let yours know you care. And with this beautiful poem i'm sure you'll do just that

 We are all poets, its just some people dont know it yet.

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