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To my mama, with love.
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To my mama, with love. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow 
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He held me like I am a home. Complete with furniture and flatware. And on my canopy, lies the shade of forever autumn and the kind of wind that reminds you of a relieving breath. And ten miles down my road, lies a graveyard full of mothers, of children divided by the Earth. An eternity's worth of time lost, and time spent when we couldn't afford it. I can only pay you in pennies and pride, my love, can you accept my tender dying heart so burnt by heartless lights before the dawn could speak in the hushed voice so gently comforting? It is okay if you can't understand, or if you don't want to speak about it. I will not tell you anything that you don't want to know. And that will not ever make it a lie. I remember you, mama, when I was so afraid of the words, and I couldn't ever tell you of my hurt, because I was so afraid to wound you with it, Mama? Can you remember when I was young and playful, outside in the puddles, and having no fear of the rain or the lightening but instead counting the seconds and making them miles and miles away...? Can you forget all that I said when I put my soul beneath the floorboards like a dirty secret? I keep those times from you still, and only imagine how it would feel with your arms consuming me, and the warmth I so loved when I was so small and frail... The time is coming now, and I look so forward to seeing my breath, melting the air around me to remind me that I am alive. Gloves on my hands throwing snowballs at your car when you come home to make me feel safe.. He held me, mama, so tight and so nice, so warm and so secure. He hurt me hard re-opened the summer scar and though you didn't know you always knew I'd never tell you... ...that no love is as complete and everything as your love, and his heart is charred and silent, while mine has the power to heal and speak. I know you'll always have faith in me. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
There is much pain hidden behind this beautifully written and moving poem. Yes, what would we do without our mothers, I have so much to thank mine for. Heart2Heart |
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Yoinn Senior Member
since 2007-08-16
Posts 649Michigan |
A truly wonderful write. It takes courage to go through our lives with the weight of pain on your back. I applaud your bravery in keeping that pain from your mother when all you want to do is be wrapped in her comfort. I'm sure she does have tons of faith in you young lady and love too. Yoin |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Meg, this is so beautiful. I think though that a Mother always knows, even all that we don't tell them.  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Meghan, dear sweet Meghan, even my heart was crying as I read along... I admire your strength ~ and your talent. Giving you a warm, loving, compassionate hug, Linda  |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
 I never always know what to say...but I've felt this before..The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Speechless. ·´~`·»Brett«·´~`· |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Kaoru, I so admire how you beautifully you express your feelings and ideas through introspection. You appear to have such a sweet and gentle heart, a strengthened one. A very touching poem. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Mama? Can you remember when I was young and playful, outside in the puddles, and having no fear of the rain or the lightening but instead counting the seconds and making them miles and miles away...? **************************************** O I know this too...... Like remembering a time before you learned how a boy could break your heart. Mama knows too ,her love is unconditional and a place you could always come home to Most beautiful cry of a daughter's everlasting bond with mother |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This made me cry, Meghan. You are a true poet. Perhaps you were given theis special gift to make up for the hurt. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Meghan, Like Ida, I cried. When I finish writing this comment, I am going to go down the road to hug my Mom and invite her out to dinner. You know, I really like the structure of your poetry. You break your lines in the best way and your message is powerful and poignant. Thank you. Alison |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
I'm glad you and your mama have each other. Your writing is breathtaking. shellie |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
to you dear Kaoru.. Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Kaoru, this is poignant. enjoyed the deep of it...really poignant. have a nice day yann |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
his heart is charred and silent, while mine has the power to heal and speak. And you speak with eloquence and power... I read this poem several weeks ago... when peeking moments were all I could devote to poetry. It's haunted me since... enough so that I searched for it... though all I can add is a soft bravo! |
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