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I'm No Hero
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I'm No Hero |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Delve deep within my soul and you will find A surging swell of love, the truest kind; There is no pain of yours that I don’t claim; Each sword that pierces you cuts me the same. Each burning tear you’ve shed shall ever be Engraved upon my heart indelibly; Don’t think the slightest pang escapes my eye; Please know my very core can sense each sigh. I’d face hell’s blazing throes to spare you, child, From any raging tempest thrashing wild And all life’s searing flames for you I’d smother No. I’m no hero. I am just your mother. Denise 9/5/00 |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--I know this feeling well, but I could never have said it so perfectly. |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Denise,...that is truly wonderful writing, such dedication so perfectly penned. WoW. You are so good. Take care D. *Peace. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mothers are not heroes??? Who you kiddin'''?  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Martie, SpitFire and Balladeer for reading and for your lovely replies!  Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuperDenise~ Well, this piece sure touches this Mom ! 'Delve deep within my soul and you will find A surging swell of love, the truest kind; There is no pain of yours that I don’t claim; Each sword that pierces you cuts me the same.' Yeah ..... that's us alright ! I just LOVE it ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
So lovely Denise ... what a beautiful ending to such devoted and powerful sentiments. My mother is a true hero in my eyes always ... thank you for that gentle reminder. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Denise, I'm glad I've had a chance to read this tonight. There is a certain drama within the lines, the thoughts, yet the simplicity of your endline/statement is absolutely perfect. In short, a beautiful, loving poem, my friend. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Please Adopt me!!!! This was so beautiful and loving...your mother's heart is beating love and devotion for your children...Absolutely exquisite!! You are their hero Denise...I have no doubt! |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
I have to say that I knew where you were going with the poem. But I had to just let out a long sigh when I read "I'm no hero, I'm just your mother." How very touching |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Denise WoW!!! exactly what all loving mothers would say and do. From one loving mother to another thanks for those words Denise Love Tracie Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Just a Mother? Then you are everything And in addition, a wonderful poet This is just beautiful, Denise Liz |
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erica New Member
since 2000-09-07
Posts 8global citizen |
so true, Denise - your lovely poem reminds me of something I heard - "a mother is only as happy as her least happy child" |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
This poem really touched my heart! If I could have said it, I would have said it like this! |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Just a mom hey..........no...a mom, a poet, a true gentle person,kindness and light and a HERO. Spose you guessed I liked your poem. Jon |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is so lovely, Denise, a warm reminder to us as children and as parents! Corinne |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Denise - Does this mean I shouldn't be chasing kitties if their mother is hanging around?? *wide-eyed alarm*. I love the sentiments you express here. There is a bond between mother and child that I think no father will ever truly experience. You have captured the essence of that bond beautifully. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Denise-Only a mom could know such heroic feats, you've captured the feeling so well. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Denise this is such a beautiful poem, only a mother, how apt. I love this, beauty in the poetic form.  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! Thank you all so much for reading and replying! I am amazed at all the lovely responses to this little outpouring of my mother's heart. I'm glad that you all enjoyed it! Denise |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is such a wonderful touching work, Denise.... regards, sudhir |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Sudhir, for reading and for your lovely reply! Denise |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Only a mother could love like this and you show your love patiently....and CARING mothers are heros in my book. Loved it. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks Mark! Maybe I don't consider myself a hero because of my understanding of what a hero is...to me someone is a hero when they do something heroic out of choice. To me a mother's love is not a choice...it just is. I don't even think there is much thought behind it. It's just an indescribable bond...that's the best definition that I can think of at the moment! Thanks again for reading and for your lovely reply! Denise |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Excellent. The mother in you is shining through Denise. You know I like this one! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Fingers were too fast and I double posted. So will just say once again an excellent poem Denise [This message has been edited by Eloise (edited 09-08-2000).] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks Eloise! I'm glad you like it! Denise |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
An excellent expression! And Mothers ARE the best kind of Hero! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
yup I'd have done ANYTHING to save my sons the pain of this divorce. I know this poem well good'un!!!!!!! ~H |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
I wish someone would glimpse my sorrow too you have very fortunate children... that's a lovely poem If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Denise, Only a mother could pen this. It tales on the essence of motherhood and is a resounding tribute. I feel honoured to have read this. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderful poem Denise. One of those warm fuzzy ones that makes you think of your own mother. Enjoyed muchly. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
wonderful poem ... and my mom will think so too ... I'm going to give her a big hug today when I see her |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
MMMMMM Im not sure I agree with your definition of a hero...someone who does something heroic out of choice...I think a hero is someone who follows their heart no matter the cost to themself...such as a mother...wonderful write here...as a mom I know just how you feel...my boys are what keeps me going |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all so much for reading and for your lovely replies! Paula, I like your definition better! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
God Denise you've described this perfectly! A mother will do anything for her kids. What can I say but that you've brought that feeling across excellently, and done us mothers proud! HUGS |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks, Rebecca, for reading and for your sweet reply! I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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