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Sunshine
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0 posted 2000-02-10 03:58 PM


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


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 Sunshine
Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow




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SEA
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1 posted 2000-02-10 04:04 PM


Sunshine~ You broke my heart into a million memories. So beautiful. I ache for you._SEA
WilliamHugh
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2 posted 2000-02-10 04:07 PM


I relate well, I know your pain.
devina
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3 posted 2000-02-10 04:11 PM


This is beautiful...I can relate with you here...as many others probably can...you've touched my heart with this one!!!

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4 posted 2000-02-10 04:36 PM


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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5 posted 2000-02-10 05:02 PM


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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6 posted 2000-02-10 05:11 PM


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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7 posted 2000-02-10 05:46 PM


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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8 posted 2000-02-10 06:53 PM


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


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9 posted 2000-02-10 06:55 PM


Very nicely done Sunshine.
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10 posted 2000-02-10 09:37 PM


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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11 posted 2000-02-10 09:43 PM


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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12 posted 2000-02-10 10:40 PM


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*~


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13 posted 2000-02-11 09:19 AM


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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14 posted 2000-02-11 09:32 AM


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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15 posted 2000-02-11 07:18 PM


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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16 posted 2000-09-11 10:54 PM


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  


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17 posted 2000-09-12 11:19 AM


..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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