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Farewell to Mom
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Farewell to Mom |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
You gave to me birth tender love precious time, from your cup did I drink then the struggle was mine. First I crawled then I walked and in rage turned and ran, with the dreams of a child tightly held in my hand, but I stumbled and fell and I wished I were home- though I knew in my heart I must do this alone. When I rose to my feet many years had gone past and with pride in my voice say "I've made it at last." Please be proud of me Mom where I go what I do all the good things in me are reflections of you. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I feel sad CM , your mom can surely hear your words, important sharing this poem... my deep thoughts are with you. yann |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
good thoughts. left sad impressions. hopeful better days. latearrival |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Critical mass, Yes, that's the way it is for many of us. My mother raised me too. You did good work on this poem. Bobby |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
probably the most honest, most loving tribute a mother and child can share. |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
This makes me proud of you for her! How profoundly sweet, CM. And good writing to boot. Heather |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
I like this very much. Nice work. Rick Delmonico |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
2islander2 latearrival Robert E. Jordan ThisDiamond unboundpoetess rad802 Thank you all for you replies. I wrote this 18 years ago. This one means a lot to me. I wrote it on the way to my mothers funeral. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Very heartfelt poem. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Some how I knew she was gone.But you will hold her forever within your heart. We see things differently as we grow older. And become more lenient in our judgements. latearrival |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think she'd be very proud. *S* Very poignant, beautiful tribute! |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Prasad Nataraj latearrival suthern Thank you all for your responses. CM |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
CM that is a very heart touching tender poem that was a delight to read. very well written and I'm sure your Mum will be delighted. It is a wonderful time when we realize that we have really grown up and look at things in an adult way, and hopefully leave all those crazy youthful years behind us. Much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...a child wants a parents acceptance and assurances...this becomes the foundation they are built upon...James |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
"Please be proud of me Mom where I go what I do all the good things in me are reflections of you." Any mom's heart would LOVE to hear this. I believe she's with you and she knows. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile...y'can't say goodbye to what is an integral part of you, lovie.  You made me think. I pray that the reason I feel like such a crummy person is that I gave away the best parts of me to my own two kids. One can only hope...eh?  Very touching. |
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booky1940! Member
since 2009-04-16
Posts 136Canada |
"Farewll to Mom" It is a very moving poem. It has almost more me to cry. Booky1940. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
We lost my Mother in Law just last summer, She was a very special woman, mother, grandma and Mother-in-law. She inspired many of my poems posted here. Very nice to see works from younger years. Well done, Tracey. |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
LindsayP JamesMichael Raindance serenity blaze booky1940! WTBAKELAR hope I didn't miss anyone. Thank you all for the responses. Much appreciated. CM |
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