Open Poetry #47 |
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The Cries of my Mother |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! ![]() |
He was born, her son, February 24. The only boy among girls. He was dead, her son, July 23. Two dates forever branded on her heart. Today, two days, she cries. When alone, she'll cry. - Alison I love you, Robby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This hurts, dear Alison. The loss of a child is almost unbearable for a Mother's heart. Tears need to flow ... ((((Alison)))) Love, Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
To the heart with tears..Maybe it strikes deeper to mothers. Much said -few words. Lori |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wow, this is really a pull on the heart. One can't really imagine. Eric oxymoron....Rap Music |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Wordless tears for you and your mother, Alison. Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
powerful write...thank you for sharing...very well written |
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Nareena Member
since 2011-02-17
Posts 51BC, Canada |
This hurts my heart ![]() ![]() |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
So very sad, Alison, but you honour his short life here with this poem and illicit much compassion for your mother. Love Helen |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's hard to find celebration in the anniversaries of loss...but she will hold him again, one day. |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all. Each of your comments has touched me. My Mother is one of those "strong, upper lip" woman - know what I mean? She doesn't shed tears in front of others. But, I always think of her on these two days - and when I pop in to see her, she only has a smile on her face. That's my Mom. Again, my thanks and love to each of you. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...thanks for sharing...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She doesn't shed tears in front of others... Yes, I know her, very well. Bless your heart. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I;m not surprised you have a mother like that, Alison. I see her in you.... |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
This is really sad -Juju |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
this is so sad but very beautifully expressed There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
you have touched my heart Alison. ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Robby's time on earth was short-lived but his memory lives on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Your poem is succinct but it certainly does evoke strong emotions in its readers. Love you, Linda |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Found this treasure and had to bring it back to the top... ![]() |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You know sometimes I am really humbled by the responses to my poetry. This is one of those times. Thank you all. With love, Alison |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Alison...Death is never fair, especially to those left behind that have to deal with the pain everyday. Hopefully your mother will be strong...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Life. Death. How to understand? I'm sorry it happened. ~ 24 hours in a day ... 24 beers in a case .... Coincidence? ~ |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Paul, she is s strong lady. I admire her greatly. Thank you. Alison JerryPat, Some of us don't question why. There's no point. However, that does not make the sorrow and loss less. I am sorry too. Thank you for your thoughts. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your mother is lucky to have you to understand, Alison. Ida |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, Ida. I hope to understand - she is the only Mother that I have. xoxoxo Alison |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ahhh, my heart, my friend... always. jimmy |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, dear Jimmy. A |
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