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Open Poetry #35

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nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2005-05-15 07:47 PM

Mothers

I saw myself in her
and wondered
if those wrinkles
would some day be mine
to wear, to show,
that I have done my best,
been my best and loved life
to its fullest.

A long enough ride
to be able to talk about myself, my plans
and to let her see I am a survivor...
so she can stop worrying about me.

She handed me each piece,
reminding me
of when and why she received them,
explaining they were mine
to share
with others in the family,
if I wanted to.

But I will keep them
as long as she exists
and hope that
it is many years distant
from today.

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

Local Rebel
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-21

Posts 5767
Southern Abstentia

1 posted 2005-05-15 07:57 PM

Although she'll NEVER stop worrying about you -- I rest assured that she always has been and remains proud!

adagio
Member

since 2005-03-19

Posts 449
Marrero, La.

2 posted 2005-05-15 08:02 PM

Here's hopping it is many years from now. Enjoyed as always reading your work. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of poetry.
adagio

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

3 posted 2005-05-15 11:02 PM

This is beautiful, Maureen...

as are you...

"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

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