Open Poetry #42 |
The One-Word Poem of Angst, Comfort, & Eternity |
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Mamma" |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
smiles... you are a very wise woman my lovely Karen... wonderful! and I'm sorry I missed your Birthday! I hope it was filled with much joy and lots of "wimmen"... lol!! well according to what I have just read in A&L love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Fantastic! No one can ever say that you haven't learnt a thing or two ... I hope you don't mind but I've passed this on to my sons. Helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
And you said it in Italian! Two glorious syllables, the most delightful of melodies expressed in words. This one word associated to your title is simply witnessing a PERFECT INTUITION. Glorious! Recently I had a tremendous nightmare and struggled to get out just that one word to get her attention and assistance "MAAAAAMMMAAAAAA" and she was instantly there to wake me up (though it were my husband's fists on my back, as he shuddered at the sound of my voice!). And COMFORT, oh so true, no one can give us the same feeling of comfort as Mamma. ETERNITY, we live from her, with her, in her forever. I reach out with a big Mamma-hug to you, dear Karen, who always succeeds in surprising us. Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Extremely clever, Karen! Probably like everyone else, I tried to imagine what the word would be before I opened up your poem, but I couldn't begin to think of a single word. For me the word/s would be "late ex-stepmother-in-law". - Owl |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
haha. this was cute! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
all else is superfluous |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
Mamma... I didn't see that one coming. Nice poem Seren. Sidenote: What qualifies as angst, comfort and eternity for me is family. Can't live with them. Can't live without them. Kudos to you, ~Jill |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Nodding here. My mom suffered a stroke. (Prayers welcomed, btw.) So I was thinking on this stuff, and recalled something a nurse friend of mine had said about how the word "Mama" was the word she heard most often from her patients, no matter how old they were. I just thought there was something equally sacred and primal in that. Thanks for reading. I was up watching the clock all night. I think I'll try to exhale tonight and tuck in early. Love to all. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karen~ And from this lady who KNOWS what power prayer holds, comes mine for your dear Mamma~ Love you and am thinking with my heart on you and yours my friend~ From my bed at my son's home ... ah, the beauty of being able to sink into a bathtub of hot steamy water again~ *sigh* Curled up in my beddie-bye, snuggled in my special blankie ... eating a cup of Haagen-Das Strawberry Ice-of-cream~ Ah ... peace is mine this night~ *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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Karen, prayers for your Mom's recovery from her stroke. "Mama" ~ I can hear you softly saying it with such love and reverence. God bless you both. And sweet dreams to our Marge. It sounds as though she is as snug as a bug in a rug this evening and that makes me happy! Love to all, Linda |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
My mama beat me. No lie, lol! But I still love her. Anyway? Argh. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Karen, now I read in your reply where this springs from and your "Mamma" is heard and perceived deeply in my heart. I join in a heartfelt prayer for your Mamma's speedy recovery. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Splendid K. Only you, could use one word and make it encompass all. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Please let me know, when you have time, how she is. love you fiercely. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Mamma" is sitting up, she's speaking again, feeding herself, and she recognized everybody today! Hmmm...if all goes well, she's gonna wake up real grouchy in the morning, wanting to know why the hell she's still there. (I come by it naturally, folks.) Love to all--love my funny mamma too. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karen... you and yours are always in my thoughts and prayers... and now?... extra special prayers go out for 'mamma'... and for you and Twist as well... you know I love you all... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers, little girl. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Saying Prayers to a GOOD friend! ARCTIC WIND |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
No words. |
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FastForward Member
since 2008-06-29
Posts 66 |
Perfect! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
How true, Karen. My mom's been gone 12 years and I still miss her daily. Glad to hear your mom is doing better. God bless each of you. Rae |
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