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The Power of a Mom |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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I asked you what you wanted For birthday #6, You had a couple of options I told you to take your pick. You thought it over, Monster trucks or play in snow? After much deliberation, A road trip was the way to go. I vowed to take you to the mountains So we could frolic in the cold I’d given you a promise, You know it’s good as gold. I know you want to make Snow angels on the ground. But what am I to do? There’s no snow to be found. I look out the window And see the flurries falling You’re playing in your room, Until you hear me calling. “Look out the window and tell me What it is you see.” You look and laugh and clap your hands “you made it snow for me!” I grin and give you a kiss Wrap you in my arms I help you get all bundled up So you’ll stay dry and warm. Today I “made it snow” Just to make your day, The time will soon come When you won’t get your way. Then I won’t be so great, Just ok as far as moms go. But remember for your birthday gift, I was able to make it snow. ************ This is for my son, Philip, who turned six on Thursday. We had a wonderful day catching snow flakes on our tongues, having a snowball fight. Tomorrow, we build the snowman! |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Tara.....You made it snow! That is one of the sweetest poems I have ever read! You should give that to your son when he is older. I just loved it!  -SEA |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very cute, Tara.  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is so sweet! And mom's well they can do anything when they're that age. Put it away as a keepsake when he's older! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Altameria Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 22Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
I'm at a loss for words, which is quite unusual for me. All I can find is "aahhhhhhh". Very cute and very sweet. Your son is very lucky to have such a loving and caring mom as you. May he remember that always. pattie |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
I wish I could have seen the happiness on Philip's face when "you made it snow". That is too cute! I agree with WHtDove, you need to keep this and let Philip read it when he is older; the reactin he gives you then will be just as priceless  ) |
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Bad Boy Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 78 |
This is very sweet. You sound like a very proud mommy What a lucky child he is to have a mother that has so much love for him.  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tara...this brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Jeff, the look was one of sheer elation. I felt like the all powerful wizard behind the curtain. And like that wizard, I am also a fake. Bad Boy, Pattie, thank you very much. I think I'm the lucky one to have such a great kid. WhtDove and Sea, I have all my poems saved and the ones I write for my kids, I read to them. I think those are their favorite "bedtime stories". I will probably give it to him when he's 16 and hates me. Ruth and Balladeer, thank you. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Tara, this was so cute....kids do think that Mom's can do anything at that age. Btw..he won't hate you at 16. You'll just think he does. I thought all of mine hated me too but boy!!!was I ever wrong! I may be biased (ya think?) but I think my kids are the greatest in the world and I'm sure you will feel the same way when yours are all grown up too. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Tara, Very cute, really enjoyed the read. |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
Dear Tara, We have known each other long enough to know that you ARE a very powerful, complex, wonderful, gutsy, brave, amazing woman! I have no doubt that your mind created that snow! (With a little help from God who delights in the fact that He created YOU! and Phillip and Nicky too!) It was almost a year ago that it snowed here in Bakersfield for the first time in over 40 years....that snow was one of Kathie's belated Christmas gifts! She still believes that Santa sent it for her! And who knows, perhaps he did!!! I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment to pursue my own purpose and passion. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so precious, Tara! It is filled with the wonder and delight of childhood and the love of a mother! Denise |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Julie, thanks sweetie. It's amazing watching our kids the first time they get to play in the snow isn't it? Last year about this time, it was in the 50's. We were raking leaves and had a huge pile built up when Philip threw himself down in them and started flailing about. I asked what he was doing and he replied "making leaf angels". He doesn't let a lack of snow get in his way. WildChild, I read it to him this mornign and he asked me to print it for him in a card so he could keep it. How wonderful! Seymour, Denise: thanks for reading. |
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simplyYRREHS Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 162 |
Tara~ No greater memories than right now...What a lovely poetic remembrance for YOU and your son. Thanks for sharing! "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." ~Henry David Thoreau |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Cute poem! Now if I send you a plane ticket can you come out here and make it rain!? |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
PDV, we'd be better off sending my youngest son, Nicky, out there. He's got the cutest little "rain dance" that he does! Simply YRREHS, thank you. Yes today's events will make great memories for tomorrow, ones we will both cherish. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
The joy of children. Wishing you the best in the days to come. I am sure he will be great when he becomes of age as you are doing so well today I don't buy temporary insanity as they murder defense. Because people kill people. That's and animal instinct. I think breaking into someone's home and ironing all their clothes is temporary insanity. |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
That's absolutely beautiful I can't wait to see if I can make it snow for my future children Good luck with Frosty! |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
What's snow? *grabbing dictionary* ohhhhhh ok, would you like to send your son to me and he can do the rain dance and wish for snow so I can make it snow for him (hehe I mean ME) too *grin* This is a very beautiful touching poem! You must save it for him, can even save it and give it to him on his child's 6th birthday Or iof he ever says he wants snow again Very beautiful!Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
First_Knight, Echo Rhayne,and One Who Understands: Thank you all for reading this. I'm in trouble now, though! The snow has melted and this morning he asked me to make it snow for him again! Uh oh! It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I bet it's a birthday that Philip will always remember as well...in 10 years time he'll say to you "Mum, there's a girl I really want to ask out but I think she'll say no, can you nake it happen just like you did the snow?" The delights of children.. HUGS Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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