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Dublin Boy Member
since 2006-08-26
Posts 102UK |
She was tall, my mother, and dark as a wine-stain. An Irish beauty with Spanish looks, hair black as midnight and gypsy-brown eyes. I remember her endless patience with my various faults--her sorrow when I stepped over the line; her tears when I broke her heart; her smile when I mended it again. There were family hardships too as time swallowed the years: quarrels with my father, money worries and ill-health as nature took its toll and the light in her gypsy eyes faded. Now she's gone: three years after my father's death she gave up the ghost, tired and disillusioned by life's travails. I miss her sorely--she who gave me life, love and mixed memories. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
A very touching post. martyjo |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bill~ There are so many beautiful memories wrapped in your thoughts~ This truly was a sort of portraiture of one who must have been such a remarkable lady~ You have touched me very tenderly~  I hope that she knew you were a word-artist~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Dublin Boy Member
since 2006-08-26
Posts 102UK |
Thank you both, Martyjo and Marge, for your kind responses to this one. Yes, she was a remarkable lady--oddly enough, it took me 16 years before I felt able to write this poem. I hope I've done justice to her memory. Regards, Bill |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bill~ Oh, there is no doubt n this reader's mind that you have indeed done her 'justice' with such a moving piece~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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arwen54 Junior Member
since 2006-09-07
Posts 13Welland, Ontario |
very touching! I can feel how much you miss your mother. Your words do her justice, I think. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What wonderful memories you have to savour. A beautiful tribute to the one who gave you life and love. I'm sure she is smiling down at you. Well done! Hugs~Nancy Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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Dublin Boy Member
since 2006-08-26
Posts 102UK |
Thank you, Marge, Arwen and Enchantress, for your kind words--very much appreciated. Regards, Bill |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Bill: You have penned a lovely picture of your mother. Sometimes, it takes a long time to talk about such a sadness, or write about it. I'm glad you could now! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
Very touching... I will treasure my mother more before she's gone. Thanks for sharing this heart-felt piece. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is well done and touches my heart in a special way. Joyce |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
That was a beautiful poem. Very lovely. -<>-~-<>-~-<>- |
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Dublin Boy Member
since 2006-08-26
Posts 102UK |
Thanks all, I really appreciate your kind replies. Regards, Bill |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bill.... first time visit for me to this particular forum and yours is the first poem I read...what a stunning tribute to your dearest Mother... just beautiful and touching and heartfelt! thank you for sharing this ... I must read more of you !!  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Hi Bill, Tis bittersweet and very touching, a lovely tribute. Wish I could write something like this for my own mother Looking forward to more of your works Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I am going to have to read all of your posted poems, you are a gifted poet! |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
A very touching poem. It brought back memories of the loss of my own mother. |
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Aurelian Member
since 2007-03-20
Posts 109TX, USA |
Very moving - I really liked it - particularly the "dark as a wine-stain" phrase, really made the picture "pop out." |
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Aurelian Member
since 2007-03-20
Posts 109TX, USA |
Very moving - I really liked it - particularly the "dark as a wine-stain" phrase, really made the picture "pop out." |
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Vincent Member
since 2007-02-03
Posts 52 |
like everyone else..this will go right to the heart of anyone. beautiful work. Vincent |
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