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My Mom Deserves a Raise!!!
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My Mom Deserves a Raise!!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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My Mom Deserves a Raise! If any occupation is the most misunderstood, I’d have to say “No question there.” It must be motherhood! The pay is low, demands are high, and training’s on the fly, It’s not an easy job, though there are many who will try. If mothers had evaluations, here’s how mine would rate, There is no question in my mind, just what would be her fate; Not only would she get high praise for all that she has done, She’d set a grand example … raise the bar for everyone! Attendance would be on the list, “Exemplary!” I’d say, Since I was born, that woman hasn’t missed a single day! Oh sure, there may be days when we don’t meet or even speak, But I know I am on her mind, each day of every week. If teamwork were a question, then I’d have to say, “She’s great!” She’s never missed a chance to help our family relate; Her guidance keeps us focused, with her firm but sweet approach, Her methods, kind and loving – she’s the most committed coach. Small details and attention span? A given, that’s for sure, I’d have to say “Top marks for that!” There’s no one else like her! She sees beyond the obvious – she’s never missed a thing, It matters not the circumstance, she sees most everything. Her quantity of work if I was asked, is just “Superb!” She does far more than I could say within this little blurb; She always puts in overtime, without complaint I’ve found, (Her clock must have an extra digit, once it goes around!) Her quality of work could not be questioned, “She’s the best!” She’s accurate, precise and thorough – passes every test; Her follow-through is what I love, for always she is there, Dependable … reliable, through all her love and care. Her judgment might be queried, and I’d have to say “It’s great!” She makes decisions fairly, when she’s faced with a debate; Her wisdom comes in many forms, and many different ways, (I only wish I’d listened more throughout my younger days.) Communication is the key … I think she wrote the book, I’d have to say “Stupendous!” whether written or a look; Her words, expressions, listening skills, have taught a lot to me, I swear she even has a hint of mind telepathy! She’s conscientious, flexible, she’s giving and she’s wise, She’s tactful, diplomatic, always quick to compromise; She’s diligent, resourceful, yes she’s all of that and more, If I would rate my mother, here’s my final thought and score. Her overall performance is “Outstanding!” I would say, I’m proud to call her mine – she is the best in every way; I hope she knows I mean each word – this isn’t idle praise, For who she is … for all she’s done … she sure deserves a raise! /Kit McCallum |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rah! Rah! Rah! Siss! Boom! Bah! Yes, indeedy! My Mom's the greatest too! Always loving and giving and oh, so wise!--and I ain't too bad of a Mom myself!  Lovely tribute to your Mom and for mother's all around our glorious globe! Wonderful writing as usual, Dear One! Love & Hugs, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-09-2003 08:19 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
YES. I had my babies 18 months apart, and I will never forget how exhausting those early years were. There's a story I like to tell, about a phone conversation I had with my mom when I was having "one of those days." Completely exasperated, I'd called her to ask, "When does the whining stop?" A brief pause and her reply? "You are 32 years old, on the phone whining to me now--it never stops!"  Yes, I got her something nice Kit! Thanks for this'n. It's a timely keeper. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, Loved it, now how about one for dad? LOL Love ya  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Kit, you are one of the best poets, I know. And, this is just fantastic. I always enjoy reading your poems. Thank you for sharing this one. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A lady who raised a daughter such as hers gets another "Outstanding" from way down on Cape Cod...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bless you Kit! A Happy Mother's Day to Every Woman who has loved children by way of adoption, natural birth, or from just taking a child under her wing. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kit, what a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I'm sure she's just as proud of you as you are of her. God bless you, sweetie.  Hugs, Ethel |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent work here. . . I love it. . .  ------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
what a grand tribute...and i would relate to the line about wishing that you had listened to her more often throughout your younger days, except that i'm too stubborn to admit so  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a write! I'm always in awe of you kit. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssssss) Awwwwwwwwwwww, this is soooooooo precious and cute, sweet friend, I could imagine you as a sweet little girl writing this and raising an A+++ to your mom with a cute bluebird and smiling sun in your picture for her! (kiss on cheek) Yay, Happy Mothers Day, sweet friend, she has a golden heart just as you do and I know you too are a loving mother, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow, Kit! You're getting quite prolific lately! If you are any indication of how good your mother did, then I agree she is magnificent! Happy Mother's Day, Kit! |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Wow, won't you mind I give a copy of this poem to my Mom as a gift with credits to you? Eliza Simmons |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 another keeper, for every Mother's eyes and heart |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Kit, excellent poem... Yes, my mother is all that and more. Thank you for reminding me. “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
This is very sweet, Kit... and yes, your mother must have been doing something right, with the way you turned out... I wonder if someday I'll learn to take my mother's "judgement" more seriously? Well, still in my younger years, so I'll give it a little more time. Don't tell her I said this, but mine deserves a raise, too.  Parasite Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Awww, this is wonderful Kit!! Let's hear it for mothers everywhere! Hope your Mother's Day was a grand one. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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