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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
I Know Who You Are I was sixteen and you were a blonde, blue-eyed stranger, who washed my clothes, made my breakfast, drove me to school. Many years later, I wake each morning and see your face smiling back at me in my mirror. you, who waited patiently until I finally discovered that you had always been there. Now, when I see myself as a stranger reflected in the eyes of my children, I recognize the sacrifices that you made for me, your beloved child and I know who you are. I feel your pride swelling near my heart, your laughter in my voice, your tears against my cheek. and I take comfort in my discovery that against all odds, I have become you. I know who you are. You are my dear, dear mother, who turned away all the glittering gifts the world has to offer, so that you could pass on to me the greatest gift of all. Yourself. [This message has been edited by Debbie (edited 06-30-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
It's an honor to be the first to reply to this. What a wonderful tribute to your mother and that wisdom you put to pen. ~~very nice writing~~ A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Doogle Junior Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 11London |
A beautiful poem bursting with emotion and so well expressed. Brought a tear to my eye. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
awesome... excellent writing and a lovely tribute that shows wisdom learned thru unselfish love great work here take care, jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
There is no love like a mother's love and you said it so well here. Thanks for the read. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Debbie~ I greatly enjoyed this. I've known that 'stranger' and I've 'been' that stranger .... Beautiful memories it brought to mind. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Debbie this is so beautiful...being a daughter of a wonderful mother I see the same thing within myself...thanks for the most wonderful read  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Debbie, this is a wonderful tribute to your mom...I enjoyed it very much.  |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Thanks everybody! It is funny that we can't really SEE the loved ones who raise us as REAL people until we are finally standing in their shoes...then it all seems to make sense! Debbie |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I could only dream of this. My poetry to my mother is of a different nature. This was beautiful and had I a better relationship with my mother...I would LOVE to share this with her. Wonderful job. ~Heather |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Debbie, really enjoyed this tribute. Mike |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Debbie~ I think this is wonderful! We have no idea that are parents are real people with emotions and a "life" until we have our own kids and they have no clue that we are real people.....I'm seeing that in my girls' eyes right now......someday, they'll know. **VOTE** -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
very nicely written. I liked. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Debbie, Such a beautiful tribute to your Mother, a lovely, heartfelt expression of your love. Bonnie |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
After years of misunderstandings with my mother, I'm glad that we have finally connected! I hope that someday, maybe years from now, my girls will also find out who I really am... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful...VOTE |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Geesh....This one is joyous. Makes me want to cry. More people should definetely read this. < !signature-->Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" [This message has been edited by Temptress (edited 07-17-2000).] |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Great tribute!!!! LOVED it!!  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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