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Sunshine
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0 posted 2002-03-25 09:20 PM



Drawers and Thoughts of a Daughter


I would go again in to my mother’s
tissue lined drawers
where her scent lingers
on aged silk scarves I never liked
but which she used, and on her,
they looked good.

I would finger jewelry from her ‘40s
and 50’s;
she didn’t have much jewelry beyond
those dates,
and the pieces were so heavy.

I would look at cards
she saved, recalling those days
and why I sent them, just to feel
me smile again.

I would read letters I wrote
still hoping they lifted her smile
or caused a laugh
but never a tear.
Although they probably did.

I would go once more to her bed,
stroke her pillow where she last
laid her head
and wonder of her thoughts.

I would breathe her pillow in.

I would talk to her about my thoughts
of getting older,
on subjects we didn’t have a chance to
discuss,

or cuss.

I would acknowledge her successes in life
and of the difference
of us as wives
even though we were mother and daughter.

Today,
I have many good friends,
here and beyond,

now, in my mother’s absence
they share guidance and concern
but they are not my mother.

Perhaps her words would be the same
as theirs,
but it would be her voice.

And her scent.

I miss you, Mom.


In memory of Jacqueline S. Givens Rilling
1931 - 1992

10 February, 2000
revised
25 March 2002
©KRJ



© Copyright 2002 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-03-25 09:24 PM


No one can replace Mother. Beautifully done, Karilea.
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2 posted 2002-03-25 09:25 PM


Oh Gosh!

Where is that smile with the Heavy sigh
when I really do need it....

This is beautiful...so touching...so close
to tears...

You realize that I am going to have to
write something like this...This poem
truly touched me deep within....

My mother was 40 when I lost her...
So much we never got to say to each other..

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3 posted 2002-03-25 09:28 PM


Karilea...it is as though you took the words from my heart with this one tonight.  I know about doing these things..about thinking these thoughts.  I remember the scent of my mother's perfume on her silk scarves...it has been over 30 years and whenever I get a scent of Youth Dew...I remember.  Thank you for this one tonight poetess Sunshine.
~Miss you hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

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4 posted 2002-03-25 09:35 PM


Beautiful and loving....what a wonderful tribute, K.  

*Krista Knutson*

"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." -Gandhi

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5 posted 2002-03-25 09:46 PM


beautifully written and very touching Sunshine..hugss

             ~Victoria

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6 posted 2002-03-25 10:00 PM


Tears and smiles for this one, Karilea...

My mother is still very much alive.  She is an irascible old lady, but I don't know what I would do if I lost her...She is going to be 87 in May.  She is tiny but tough, having smoked 3 packs a day for over 50 years.
She has always eaten anything she wanted to and has never exercized, never even learned to drive a car.
I still remember borrowing her clothes when I was in high school.  Sneaking into her closet while she was still asleep.

I think there is absolutely nothing in the world like the love between mothers and daughters.

Your poem touched me deeply...and if you ever need a mom, Karilea...please feel free to borrow mine....   ~hugggsss~

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7 posted 2002-03-26 01:36 AM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Karilea, this is so very sad but beautiful, sweet friend, I know deep down with all my heart that your mom misses you so much too but she will always guide you with her love and when the time is right you will reunite with her and be together forever! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a wonderfully heartfelt tribute to your mom, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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8 posted 2002-03-26 03:10 AM


mine died in 1980, it's been a long time, but still sometimes, like whe i read a poem like this one, it seems like yesterday
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9 posted 2002-03-26 06:34 AM


Breath-taking heaving sigh here Karilea ... you got me crying this morning girl ... my heart hurts upon reading this, but in a beautiful way. This is priceless.

Best wishes and big hugs,
/Kit

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10 posted 2002-03-27 01:42 AM


She lives through these words that you share,
and most certainly must feel the special love that only a Mother and her daughter share.  Bless you for this poignant piece, it is beautiful Sunshine

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11 posted 2002-03-27 02:32 AM


Sunshine, thank you4sharing this touching write with us...
I shall treasure this dearPoetFriend for what you have written here is precious and is one of my favorites of your poetry that I've been fortunate2read here...
Hugs2uPoetFriend...
*~coco~*

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12 posted 2002-03-27 10:48 AM


Karilea

I have been in that drawer of memories many times...and yes, the scent is still there.  Thank you for reminding me of a special lady, my mom and yours.

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13 posted 2002-03-27 11:07 AM


Karilea~
I tried not to read it ... for I knew it would unleash the tears of 'too-fresh-memories'~

It called me again and again ... and so,
please hold my tears dear friend ... as I will do with yours~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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14 posted 2002-03-27 11:12 AM


Beautiful work, Sunshine... and a wonderful tribute to your mother and the love she left with you.
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