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How Like Mothers
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How Like Mothers |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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How Like Mothers how like mothers but not to say only mothers do it. Fathers, perhaps, in wills last testaments provisos… do so… {say the truth.} But mothers…. mothers put words down for, or to, their children, in grand black and white, their innermost thoughts. Fathers sometimes rant, or rave, or wave them off, let alone hug. They refrain from words that choke throats. Mothers… put it in ways that cannot be taken back, as sometimes words if spoken, get carried away willingly in winds of argument or even such simple discussions as thoughts of why am I here impede so no one really listens… Mothers, in various styles colors, and with some sleight of hand, write out their children’s history… …Announcing the birth of our child… …Please RSVP for a birth’s day…. …You should see the scrape on her knee after a fall from her new bike… …He qualified today, after scrimmage for the football team… …Please attend graduation …Wedding …I’m sorry to say that they divorced… So, when children do, what children do even when it destroys dreams…. attention to particulars are required, that which attaches itself to hurt and pain long past childbirth. Women put down their disappointments directing them to their labors… before the will before the rant in black/white, in hope they will either read the tangible message or destroy what could not otherwise be rescinded, but had to be dosed out, nevertheless… then, then, we stand behind our word, no matter what hurts no matter this grievous pain those lessons and those still to be taught… still…. loving the child of the womb when even love cannot dissolve when disappointment rears … So we trace our tears in language of the heart. Do not be a child whose mother needs to say I wrote you off be a child whose mother sends a card even if you haven’t done much but the words still read I am proud…. For mothers…. put it in black and write (c) 2001 In memory J. S. Rilling 1932 - 1992 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (11-18-2007 12:46 PM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very touching words~~  M |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
There is no greater honor, than understanding Karilea. Oh yes, I do.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
lovely words ARCTIC WIND |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
They do indeed. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
So much truth to this. "late" |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Sissie.......as a sister of heart I can say with much authority, that woman listen to the heartsounds of all they love, and are not afraid to give them back. Beautiful you! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...then you, Dear Poetess, must surely be the consummate mother.  Love & Mother Light, Linda |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
This is so wonderfully expressed. Thank you ~hugs~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Lovely write~ How many times I have opened my mouth and heard my mother's voice come tumbling out~  I feel blessed in knowing that I've never known a write off~ They teach ... for they know we will remember~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - [email protected] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
believe it or not fathers can write truthfully even speak the truth it is difficult I'm sure to understand fathers' heart Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Yes Sunshine mothers are certainly wonderful people, we definitely couldn't do without them, but don't be too hard on the poor old dads, Most of us do our best. Nice write. Lindsay |
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