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Tracie
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since 2008-05-15

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0 posted 2010-10-12 08:30 AM

Remembering My Mom on her birthday today

i remember when you held me
sweetly singing smiling cooing
your young face and scent of white shoulders
by beacon of safety.

i remember the sunday dinners
homework help, stories, spankings
your tired hands tucking me into bed
before you went out dancing with my daddy.

i remember the stories you told
of your own mother and tangled childhood
a whole life you lived before we met
seeing pictures of you in prom dresses

i remember your patience and confusion
as i grew into a distant adult
avoiding your questions and pushing
away from everything you

i remember later becoming friends
and then holding you in sickness
trying to give you an ounce of the care you had
blanketed my life with

i remember your scared eyes and brave resolve
and in the end you still trying to comfort me
as tears rolled down your cheeks and
you fell away from me forever.

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2010-10-12 09:11 AM

a very touching memory...and tribute to your mom...

Sunshine

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2 posted 2010-10-12 10:33 AM

Tracie, this is a beautiful tribute
and memory of your mother. I only hope
that my children will remember me as
fondly as you do yours.

She is missed, indeed.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2010-10-12 12:53 PM

I think dear Marge is smiling through tears up there in heaven, as she savors your beautiful words, dear Tracie.

Missing her very much, as she was a wonderful presence on Pip.

Remembering her together with you. I am sure she is a beacon up there too.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Balladeer

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4 posted 2010-10-12 02:24 PM

Very nicely said, Tracie. We remembere her, too, for all of the joy she shared with us here. She was a great lady and is missed...

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2010-10-12 02:52 PM

Looks like the apple don't fall far from the tree, Tracie. This is such a beautiful tribute to your mom who I miss very much. It made me cry A wonderful birthday present.

Tracie
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since 2008-05-15

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6 posted 2010-10-12 02:53 PM

Thank you all for your kinds words. I was a little embarrassed to post on here, but I knew Mom would appreciate it. Too bad I didn't spell check first-- the "by" in the first stanza was supposed to be "my"--ha ha oh well, that's what I get for trying to type a poem and work at the same time. ~Tracie

Martie

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7 posted 2010-10-12 04:47 PM

Sniff...

Titia Geertman
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8 posted 2010-10-12 05:38 PM

Dear Tracy,
As I told you earlier today, your words brought tears to my eyes. There's a poet in you and I wish you would let it guide your hand, because your poem is just beautifully written and right from the heart, like your mom's poetry was.

Don't be embarressed, just keep on writing. I know your mom would have been very proud if she could have read it. I know I am.

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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since 2003-10-26

Posts 1105
Watertown, NY

9 posted 2010-10-12 05:43 PM

Truly a beautiful tribute. Happy Birthday to Your Mom.

-Trina

There are places in the heart that do not yet exist; suffering has to enter in for them to come to be - LeonBloy

Yuka
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since 2010-08-19

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china

10 posted 2010-10-13 02:30 AM

brought tears to my eyes Tracie
although never sharing the times when she was in PIP
but read your post and the following reply
i knew much about your mom
obviously she deserves great miss

[This message has been edited by Yuka (10-13-2010 03:01 AM).]

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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Florida

11 posted 2010-10-13 02:42 AM

Tracie, I was looking at the composite of Marge with other pip members just today. Her birthday although I did not remember that. So I was happy to read this this morning.
Thank you , latearrival/ jo

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

12 posted 2010-10-13 02:44 AM

A beautiful tribute, Tracie. Your mother was/is a special lady and she is greatly missed here. I'm sure she found much joy in sharing her heart and words and the fact that you chose to share this poem with us here must have her ... beside you with love.

Helen

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

13 posted 2010-10-13 09:16 AM

Beautifully expressed, my friend. Marge spread sunshine with every breath she took.

Though I never personally met her, through the various emails we shared and our many meetings on PIP, I know we shared much in spirit,

She is immensely missed and loved.

jimmy

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26

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The Southwest

14 posted 2010-10-14 12:59 PM

Tracie

I never see a full moon without thinking of your mom
what a lady and poetess

thank you for this...

Tracie
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since 2008-05-15

Posts 40

15 posted 2010-10-14 08:31 AM

Awww thank you all for the lovely comments about my mom. She LOVED you guys so much, and you all helped me and my family get through her passing with all your support.
Thanks so much. Love, Tracie

Titia Geertman
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16 posted 2010-10-14 08:36 PM

You deserve it dear lady. Beautiful poem, I'm gonna share it with Muys. So...how about giving us some more beautiful poems from your hand.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

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Redlands,CA,USA

17 posted 2010-10-14 09:01 PM

Always in our hearts, she is remembered. Peace to you and yours.

passing shadows
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18 posted 2010-10-15 12:27 PM

Happy Belated birthday Marge! Sure do miss you, but as we see, you live on through Tracie and memories and words of love.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

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By the Seaside

19 posted 2010-10-15 11:52 AM

She was a specail lady with a heart full of love and endless huglets for
everyone who was fortunate enough to know her as a poet, as a friend.

Blessed be~

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

20 posted 2010-10-15 03:06 PM

and how I miss her, her poetry and advice.

Kiss those "grandie girls for me".

Maureen

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

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Oklahoma USA

21 posted 2010-10-16 06:51 PM

Tracie this is a beautiful tribute to your mom. She is so missed. I think of her often.

Thank you for this.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

22 posted 2010-10-22 04:20 PM

What a loving tribute to a lady who defined the word "love"... She is greatly missed... but always in our hearts. And she would have loved this... her smile lit up the screen when the subject was her children or grandiegirls!

Misty Lilacs
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23 posted 2010-10-22 05:07 PM

I miss your Mom so very much! She was such a kind, loving and funny lady. Her poems always touched my heart and the love she had for the grandie-girls can never be rivaled.

Thank you for sharing this with us. She is missed very much here at PiP.

ooxx Marti

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ethome
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since 2000-05-14

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New Brunswick Canada

24 posted 2010-10-23 06:27 AM

We all remember Marge so well. She was one of the first I met here at Passions years ago and always remained one of my favorites. She was so kind and a wonderful poet. She always had time for others, a very unselfish person.
I too miss Marge very much.
This is a wondeful write and tribute to your Mom. Thanks for sharing!

Eric

Denise

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25 posted 2010-10-23 01:49 PM

This is a beautiful and touching remembrance of your mom and our friend, Tracie. She is sorely missed. ((HUGS))

secondhanddreampoet
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26 posted 2010-10-23 09:46 PM

exceptionally fine!

Tracie
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since 2008-05-15

Posts 40

27 posted 2010-10-25 01:22 PM

I'm very touched by all your replies. My Mom wouldn't be surprised--you were her favorite people (except for the grandie girls of course). Love, Tracie

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