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Dear Joanne #2
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Dear Joanne #2 |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida 
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Dear Joanne The other day I washed and mended your jacket. The one Jackie picked out one day while shopping for Christmas gifts, so I bought it. "you're mending that jacket" said Denise with a puzzled look. "Why?" asked Jackie. I asked myself, But a mother doesn't always have the answers. She just does. So many times I've said, "take off that jacket, (or sweater,whatever you had on) and let me sew that seam". So it seemed the fitting thing to do. Don't ask me why. A mother doesn't know the answers, she just does. February 1989 [This message has been edited by latearrival (09-22-2007 10:05 PM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have found myself doing the same kinds of things. I cried as I read your poem, so close to home. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Ida, Thank you. I am sorry we share these memories,but I guess we are not alone. best to you, "late" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is fine writing from your heart...James |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Your Poems always speak from the heatt NICE POEM! ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"But a mother doesn't always have the answers. She just does." ~ an understanding nod, here. Extremely touching, dear Late. Love to you, Linda  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
James,Artic Wind and Linda, Thank you for reading and for your nice comments,sincerely, "late" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well Ms. Late, And that's what mothers are for. It's comforting to recall. And when you share your recalling you multiply it's benefits exponentially. I like that. Maybe you could do it again.  Thank you. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... now from mother to mother we are shedding these tears today ... this is a beautiful piece and so deeply deeply touching! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Hey Son, whatja doing up so late? I'm at work and my paper stuff is done so here I sit. Thank you for the read and nice comment. mom |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Margherita, you popped in as I was writing to Larry. Thank you so much for your comments. I appreciate it. Just rereading old journals and felt the need to share. thank you,"late" |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Sad, but so sweet. JL  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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moondogz Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397Great White North |
Yes sometimes we just need to "put one foot in front of the other" in order to get through another day. This is what my mother used to say to me when the going got tought. Thanks for sharing "Late." moon. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
JL, Thank you for reading,I appreciate your thoughts. "late" And Moondogz, I am glad to know you still talk to your mom. I know you are younger and it must have been hard to have her leave you so soon. Thank you for reading and for your kind words. "late" |
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moondogz Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397Great White North |
Hey, I was young chronologicaly once (born 1948) but I still am inside...anyway thanks. moon. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Hey,Moondogz, I was married in 1948 but I too am young at heart. love ya, "late" |
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