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christies heart
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0 posted 2000-04-07 04:39 AM


This poem is inspired by a loved one's struggle with the sudden illness and death of their Mother...

In the dusk I say goodbye,
knowing it is forever.
How I hate the forced silence,
the tangled darkness of your end.

Are there any worthy words to utter,
as you gaze away from your pain?
The only words come in images
black and white memories, melting too fast.

In your far-off trance I see you,
my friend, my supporter, my Mom.
You still play peekaboo with my soul,
even as you leave me, grown now, to thrive.

Into nothing I can hear your laugh.
In a time that seems like yesterday
you take the blanket from my tiny head,
"peekaboo" you say with joy.

"Goodnight Mommy", I whisper back



 Grant that I may not judge my niegbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasians

Native American prayer



© Copyright 2000 Christine R - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2000-04-07 04:47 AM


Christie~
This is lovely and can be
taken to heart by many of us
who still play 'peekaboo'
with the memories of our mothers.

Thank you for this touching piece
that tugs at my memory's heartstrings.
~*Marge*~


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killer222
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2 posted 2000-04-07 05:12 AM


A touching poem written from the heart.
I like it

MTK

Janet Marie
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3 posted 2000-04-07 09:29 AM


you know im heaven...I found another one  
and what an exquisite find!!
C, this is so PERFECT and so from the heart.
what a lovely tribute to your friend.
very nice my girl...VERY
take care, jm

Denise
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4 posted 2000-04-07 11:16 AM


This brought me to tears, Christie. So touching and lovely.

Denise

Martie
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5 posted 2000-04-07 11:56 AM


This is so tender and sweet, and brought my mom back in memory so clear...thank you!
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