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this face I borrowed
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this face I borrowed |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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  Mother.............................Me I wear this face I borrowed - Your lips, your smile, your hair When I look in the mirror I see you standing there I wonder if you see me Do you like what you see? Answers for my questions Just were not meant to be Would we have achieved friendship If you had had more time? Death stole possibilities And took you in your prime I've wanted your approval Struggled to find my way And ached to have your guidance For at least one more day I celebrate your birthday As I will always do I wear this face I borrowed It keeps me close to you For my Mother, 10/19/22-11/10/71 |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
*S* That was very special, thank you~L |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. I am the spitting image of mine too, but we never got alone from day one. I envy that mother/daughter bond. Lovely Ruth. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This one strikes deep within my heart! "A spring shower was cause to run |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern,that is beautiful. I have six children. Only one can I compare photos with; my middle son and I looked so much alike at the age of six. All the features were the same. I do not see any resemblences now to any of them. Anyway your poem meant more than that,I truly enjoyed it and am sorry she left too soon. latearrival/jo |
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shalisadefa Member
since 2009-08-13
Posts 114 |
I was truly moved by this fine piece of poetry. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
always you are amazing!! |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Suthern, this is such an intimate and personal piece of work. What a finely worked tribute to someone who was obviously a very special person, as evidenced by the sensitivity of her daughter. Splendid read. Namaste Jim Sutra 4: Do not expect your Path to be smooth. It will have rocks, slippery portions, and parts that are washed away completely. Persevere. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Lori: Thank you very much! Mysteria: Many of my memories aren't good ones... cancer doesn't exactly bring out the best in a person. *S* But I like to think (hope?) a bond would have developed, if circumstances had been different. *S* Thank you! EagleOne: That alone makes it worth the writing... thank you so much! *S* late: I don't have a lot of photos, but apparently I look a lot like her, even as an adult. *S* I meet people who knew her and before I can utter a word, I hear either "You look just like your mother!" or "You MUST be Verda's daughter!" *G* So either they're seeing what they want to see or I got my Daddy's eye color and height and everything else from her. *G* Thank you very much! *S* shalisadefa: Thank you so very much! DS: always you are supportive of my efforts... thank you so much, my friend! *S* AH: Thank you very much... your kind words are greatly appreciated! *S* |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
suthern - See the daughter and see the mother. They cannot be separated or divided. They are one. Love your work here. Namyh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Namyh: Thank you so very much! *S* |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You wear the face well, suthern girl. I really love this poem and am going to share ith with my Mother. I think it speaks to many mothers and daughters. Thank you, lovely one. Alison |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Dear friend I enjoyed with your beautiful writing Thank you so much love Nourzihane |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Dear friend I enjoyed with your beautiful writing Thank you so much love Nourzihane |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
I think this poem speaks for all mother's and daughter's everywhere...especailly me! I was trully touched by it. Also the picture is cute, a beautiful image of you and your mother.  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
soooo nice, and it's wonderful to feel the warmth of your words. glowing truth from mirror faces. tBear |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Awww, your Mother gave you such a big beautiful heart. You know how the sky bursts and the clouds part ways? Well I'll be she is that ray of light smiling at you, blowing a kiss through that warm and wonderful place where the sun beams. This is such a tender loving poem, suthern gal~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One, this near moved me to tears. Tenderly scribed. The resemblance is uncanny between you and your mother! ~ Two gorgeous blond little girls!  I am the spitting image of my father ~ but a feminine version! ~ I trust!  Very moving post, my southern friend.   Linda |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Simply Delightful!!! What a touching write. I hope you are around for a long time and can give us many more poems. You are a doll!!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - such deep feelings, very precious... BC |
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N|D|N|C|Lost-Poet Member
since 2009-07-30
Posts 360New Orleans |
Beautifully captured |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ruth, there is such deep tenderness in your write. She must have suffered like you when an untimely separation was about to happen! But I am sure she followed you from Above, you make her proud with your profound beauty and sensitivity ... and art. Enjoyed this much. Love, Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Alison: Thank you very much, dear friend... your response fills my heart! *S* nourzihane: Thank you so very much! I'm glad you liked! *S* ken: Thank you very much for letting me know this touched you! *S* vandana: Thank you! *S* threadbear: Thank you so much for reading and responding! *S* Blues: That's a wonderful image to hold... thank you very much! *S* EA: So which one gave you your beautiful heart? *S* Thank you so much, dear lady! *S* GBride: You are most kind... thank you very much! *S* Bill: Thank you so much! *S* NDNC: Thank you for reading and liking! *S* Margherita: I can only hope so. *S* Thank you very much! *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
What a wonderful way to keep mom in your thoughts each day...just look in the mirror....lovely write gal.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
James: Thank you very much!! Toerag: Seeing a response from you just made my day, my friend... thank you so much! |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
I wear this face I borrowed It keeps me close to you wow....this might be your very best...what an ending ..... course if not...its got good company |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah Miss suthern gal.... you are a beauty I miss my mom too |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
luminosity: Thank you very much, dear friend... you always see my work through such kind eyes... I've missed you!!! PS: Thank you, sweet lady... and... I know. *S* |
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