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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Erased by Time She crumpled, my Mother did Holding her cat to her chest So frail, just home from the hospital, And she cried silently Her face cracked And fell about her feet Silent sobs smashed against her chest My heart broke with her, her voice - When did it become so small? Her eyes - I’ll never forget the sorrow “He’s dying,” she said as she cradled him close I took him from her, his body was air And bones Light, so light, as I held him in my arms And vowed I would find a way to save him For her, my Mother But I couldn’t do it. At night sometimes, pieces of her face Sneak upon me And I hear a whisper of fear Once again, I am taken to that helpless place That place which denies magic Where only time can erase the tears From my Mother’s face. --- Alison (This was written last winter -- my Mother is much better and dotes on her remaining cat ... and her daughter (of course) ~ grins) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Alison... such a precious write! you are very talented my friend xx RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
prrrrrfect stuff lil A...enjoyed your daughtering here |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
once my cat died, I have never wanted another one...this is so painful...  I'm glad your mom is happier now. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
How sad but beatiful,I'm glad your Mother is doing better. Take care, JulieAnn ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
One of the best I've read in PIP, my friend, and I've read a bunch. jwesley |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you all so much I have held this poem back unsure how it would translate to others I am happy you all understood and cared enough to comment. Thank you again. Alison |
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