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thebop
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since 2006-12-18

Posts 7

0 posted 2007-07-27 11:08 AM

  I composed this poem from an Article in a Woman's Day Magazine. It was about a woman who travled to attend her mother's funeral. She stayed at her mother's home, but due to the amount of visitors, she ended up sleeping in her mom's bedroom.
  As she looked over the room, she found that her mom 'saved' new stuff, but never used them. Maybe, once in a while, for a 'special' occassion, etc. It reminded her of her own home and the fact that she has a bottle of Chanel #5 sitting on her dresser, but only used for those 'speical' times.
  She felt sad that her mother didn't feel 'special' enough or live long enough to use her best things. I guess she felt that she didn't deserve to use those new things more often.
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I Deserve It

Dried up perfume sits on the dresser
Only used for those 'special times'
Dresses waiting for a 'special' dance
Dusty shoes are waiting in the closet

New nightgowns packed in shelves
Waiting around for the end of time
Old ratty nghtgown hangs on a nail
Favorites 'saved' in tissue paper

Faded towels hang upon the rack
New towels laying in a cedar chest
New dishes are 'too pretty' to use
The chipped ones are now history

Dab perfume sitting on the dresser
Go buy a bouquet of pretty flowers
Make each day something 'special'
I am very valuable and I deserve it

By: Brenda Hall
"thepassionatepoet"

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2007-07-28 01:01 AM

I agree with the sentiment of this poem, Brenda. In fact I have one of similar theme, somewhere in these pages. Thanks for the reminder. Joyce

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

2 posted 2007-07-28 03:55 PM

Sad to think that she didn't realize how "special" every day should be~~

nice writing

M

midnightblues
Senior Member

since 2000-07-01

Posts 1597
Singapore

3 posted 2007-08-01 10:06 AM

Hi Brenda,

I adore this, it is like a nostalgic walk down memory lane.. achingly poignant too..

Love,
MiCheLLe

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues

r v wooo
Senior Member

since 2007-08-07

Posts 656

4 posted 2007-08-10 12:27 PM

very beautiful...thanks for sharing...also appreciated the special insight into the poem.

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