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Sunshine
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Drawers and Thoughts of a Daughter I would go again in to my mother’s drawers where her scent lingers on aged scarves I never liked but which she used, and on her, they looked good. I would finger her jewelry from the ‘40s and 50’s; she didn’t have much jewelry beyond those dates, and the pieces were so heavy. I would look at the cards she saved, and recall the day and why I sent them, just to feel me smile again. I would read the letters I wrote and hope they made her smile or laugh and never cry. Although they probably did. I would go once more to her bed, stroke her pillow where she last laid her head and wonder of her thoughts. I would breathe her pillow in. I would talk to her about my thoughts of getting older, on subjects we didn’t have a chance to discuss or cuss. I would acknowledge her successes in life and of the difference of us as wives even though we were mother and daughter. I have many good friends, here and beyond and in my mother’s absence they share guidance and concern but they are not my mother. Perhaps her words would be the same as theirs, but it would be her voice. And her scent. I miss you, Mom. In memory of Jacqueline S. Givens Rilling 1931 - 1992 10 February, 2000 ©KRJ < !signature--> Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 02-10-2000).] |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Sunshine~ You broke my heart into a million memories. So beautiful. I ache for you._SEA |
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WilliamHugh Junior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 12MA |
I relate well, I know your pain. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is beautiful...I can relate with you here...as many others probably can...you've touched my heart with this one!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is a beautiful tribute of the love you have for your mother Sunshine..... How blessed you were to have each other..... Big {{{HUGS}}} |
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jascanvey Member
since 1999-12-26
Posts 130England |
You speak the words I feel each day for my Mum, I ache to hold her near me. This is a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is so sweet and sad. It appeals to so many senses, and is filled with such regret and sorrow. Tenderly written, it tugs at my heart. I'm so sorry for your grief, and that empty hollow place in your heart. Thanks for sharing. Would you care to share it at:"Coming Through the Fire"? http://www.angelfire.com/zine/bereaved |
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Sunshine
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It is amazing what memories are invoked at various times. I appreciate everyone's heartfelt responses. SEA - a million hugs back to you... WilliamHugh - thank you for sharing your thoughts... devina - I am sorry that you can relate, I hope you share the memories as well... Pepper, for so long, I didn't know what to write in her memory - but this fits... jascavney, hug her as soon as you can... Rosemary, if you think it worthy, you can copy it over to your site. I have edited it appropriately. Thank you all. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Memories is all what's left for you But my heart remembers you Memories is all that you can feel But my heart feels it so real A very nice poem towards your mother I'm sure she know's Sunshine Love Helmut The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Very nicely done Sunshine. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Helmut, thank you for your poem, and for reading... Mike, "very nicely done" fits just fine, thank you. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
Very sad, tender, and exceptional at the same time....I think the last line, "And her scent", is what got me; I can still remember the scent of the perfume my mother wore when I was a child...what memories it envokes. Great work.  Bobbycat =^..^= |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sunshine- You tugged my heartstrings here. Yeah, you sure did. Beautiful memories. Lingering scents. The sound of her voice. I re-visited them all. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
bobbycat, thank you for visiting my work and responding, and sharing your thoughts... marge, if I can tug your heartstrings, then I have accomplished two wonderful things. Thank you... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Well Sunshine, tears flowed freely as I read this heartfelt poem, I've been there and could relate so well to your words, I just thank God for those sweet memories. You touched my heart with this one, thank you for sharing it. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
BSC, sometimes we are very, very fortunate and eventually find a place for our voice... Passions is one of those places where we can let our hearts cry...or sing... Thank you. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Moms are sooo very special....this reminds me of my mother and how she misses my grandma very much....they were best friends!! As I will miss her when shes gone!! Well written Sunshine!! HUGS!!!! Take Care Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
..so timely that this poem comes back around, for I too have reflected on Mom lately and today I think I shall visit her drawer also, with many the same items that you speak of and reflect and smile. Precious is this piece. Love, Marcy |
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