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G'Nite Mom
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G'Nite Mom |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Into the raised chair she eases for night. Tired is the day, now, turn out the light. Give her refreshment, she has worked very hard. I love this old woman, though she is no bard. She doesn’t much like reading words that I write, She says she can’t get it, sheer waste of time. But she would not tell me she can’t understand Why I am me and why she’s my friend. Though we are quite different in ways we express, My Mother and I, both put to the test. Her inhales and exhales, I hope they are blessed. Tonight may she find tender, pillow’s caress. Goodnite, Mom. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I wonderful tribute to lady so grand Many more days may shall remain at hand To wake in the morning and continue her care To always be feisty yet always to be there Gloom |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
sounds like you both are blessed |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
What a write of loving acceptance, Jo. Bless you. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
Life moves through so many phases and none of us understand them whether we are going through them or someone else is Time moves for all of us and for some a glory, others a passion, some a relaxation Time has emotion Lovely words and lovely feelings Care to both of you Bodger |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
~goodnite hugs to you both~ for sharing these intimate thoughts  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
lily jo, thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us. I send a loving hug to each of you.  Good night!   I now feel like going beddy-byes.  Sweet Dreams |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jo...Such loving is so good for you both...I've been there in that time. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sweet and honest sentiments, Iliana ... nicely penned, very much enjoyed this.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jo~ Okay ... just squeeze my little heart this morning~ You did~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Mother and daughter's love is so intense, in full acceptance of the differences. This is so beautiful and caring and makes me long for my Mom who is in heaven ... and my daughter who is far away ... Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Sharksbean Member
since 2005-09-25
Posts 368jax |
i enjoyed this a lot thank you for sharing this -may the force be with you in poetry |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Jo, this is a beautiful view of "you", Sweetie. Thank you for showing us your heart. Hugs, Ethel  |
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CalicoMemories Junior Member
since 2004-08-31
Posts 15the wind in the trees |
A nice wish iliana, for sweet dreams. cm I am one person. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Though we are quite different in ways we express, My Mother and I, both put to the test. luckily my mother and I are more alike than not~~ and she doesn't mind my poetry ( that which she has seen  M |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A very heartfelt write Iliana. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
That's so sweet! I love it. -Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Like His plan reveals... we are not always going to understand those we love, and those among us... like His plan reveals... faith leads us toward trying... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A wonderful insightful write. I miss my mom. Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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darkling Member
since 2001-08-28
Posts 90altered state of mind |
Wow. I really enjoy this piece. well written and nice..tone is the word I think I'm looking for. Very gentle. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
You all are so very kind. I love my Mommy...guess it shows. Thanks so much for your sweet thoughts and posts. ....jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hey, Prof. Gloom -- I read this to Mom over the phone....guess what?! She liked it! Understood it, too. Yeah! |
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Obsidian Snow Member
since 2005-08-24
Posts 88 |
Incredibly sweet words for Mom! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
wonderfully written jo, good to see ya as well (pic) |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
moms and daughters, a blessing from angels My spirit will rise |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The mother-daughter chemistry Is quite complex as you can see. Sometimes it's good and sometimes worse. You've told yours well with joyfilled verse. It does sound like you and Mom do well together. Great story. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful write of love... *S* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you, suthern gal! We sure have been missing you! Hope all is well (or at least better) ......jo |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Loved this iliana, mothers love is one of a kind, to be cherished as you obviously do. Bless you both. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Jo, I think our mother is proud of our writing and understands a lot more than she lets on! By handing out praise sparingly, I think we both work harder to find and cultivate our own skills and talents. I think she's kinda like Grandpa in that--she knows the reward of independent thinking, and wants us to have the glory of our thinking, not her own. She's such a marvelous woman. I could only hope to be a fourth of such a giving woman. YOur poem makes me want to cry. Truly inspired! I am so proud of you for putting down in words what I could never say. love you, little sis |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A beautiful write, Jo. I've not been around here too much of late so missed this lovely tribute. Take care. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
I love this, it's so sweet. I feel the same way toward my mother, we don't always get along, but I love her just the same! Great poem. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Mom. Three letters, and there's so much complexity of emotion evoked there. Well done jo jo, and hey? It's good to see you--and I'd love to hear from you too--call anytime. This is such a simple and sweet poem, but the love is overwhelmingly evident. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I understand this, more than you know. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
beautiful sentiments regarding your mother...precious words you write. take care amy "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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