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devina
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0 posted 2002-05-11 09:55 PM



You’ve been a Mom to many,
That were never quite your own-
Offered them stability,
A routine and a home…

Saw worth without judgment,
Took the time to understand-
Teaching family values,
And what it takes to be a man…

Built friendships and trust,
Kept silent with room to grow-
Had a keen eye for bulls**t,
Because a mom “just knows”…

Learned along with them,
As mother always does-
Granted hugs never-ending,
No reason- Just because…

Saw inside a lonely boy,
Who needed mom just then-
Showered love and light,
With ritual discipline…

Your stern hand and laughing heart,
~More than words could ever say~
You are solely responsible-
For the man I love today…

Just a loving reminder to my mom in law...lucky to have her!!!


Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



© Copyright 2002 Tanya Nicole Bustamante - All Rights Reserved
Madame Chipmunk
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1 posted 2002-05-11 10:00 PM


A beautiful tribute to your Mother-in-law, Devina...
It sounds as if she is lucky to have you too.
~Mother-in-law's Day hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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2 posted 2002-05-11 10:04 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is so sweet of you to write such a gorgeous poem for her, sweet friend, I believe with all my heart Mothers Day is not just for moms but mothers-in-laws and moms of all sorts too! (kiss on cheek) I know she will always be so happy to have you as a daughter-in-law just as she is so happy you will always love her son! This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tanya, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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3 posted 2002-05-11 11:36 PM


I've seen a lot of Mothers-In_law cards but they are always insulting! Nice to see you are proud of yours. I'm very happy for you!
ambermize
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4 posted 2002-05-11 11:38 PM


Hey sis,
  Beautiful poem, even more beautiful becuase I know who you are talking about, and it describes her perfectly. I love you and miss you.....
        amber

tracie66
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5 posted 2002-05-12 01:52 AM


Oh Devina this is such a beautiful and warm write, your mother-in-law sounds wonderful and you are both luck to have each other, I'm blessed to have a beautiful hearted m-i-l as well
~HUGS~ to you both
Tracie

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



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6 posted 2002-05-12 02:21 AM


Yr getting all sweet on me! Cool.
devina
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Cali
7 posted 2002-05-12 01:55 PM


Thank you all...thought I could put a twist for all those wonderful mommy-in-laws today!!!

Ambs-miss you too!!!

Ty again sweets...

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



BrandeeM
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8 posted 2002-05-12 01:57 PM


Wonderful write...though I always knew you've had it in you...

so glad to see you so happy!!!

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