Reflections of You --- A repost for my mother's memory

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Lucie
Senior Member

since 1999-06-20

Posts 1077
Houston

0 posted 2000-05-13 05:36 PM

I see you in the mirror your eyes have tiny lines.
The way you smile back at me the same way every time.
I hear your voice, I hear your laugh the humors just the same.
The way you get so frustrated by the curly hair you try to tame.
The same gentle hands that reach to touch a loved one standing close.
These are all the things I miss and think about the most.
Because it's not you standing there in the mirror that I see.
The woman that's reflected that looks so much like you.. is me.

With perseverance even the snail reached the Ark.

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2000-05-13 05:40 PM

Lucie,
This one is just tugging on my heartstrings here. Hand me a tissue, please. Okay...this is a great piece...so touching and tender. My Mom died 8 years ago and I miss her everyday. Excellent writing. I know exactly how you feel.
Take care,
LW

Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end.
--Michael W. Smith

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 997
northern mountains, Idaho

2 posted 2000-05-13 06:01 PM

Oh, this is beautiful! Tears. A very special poem, splendidly written. Thank you for sharing.

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

3 posted 2000-05-13 06:12 PM

~Lucie~

A beautiful tribute to your mother. I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure that she is proud up in Heaven to have such a talented poet as a daughter. This poem reminds me of how my own mom must feel when she looks in the mirror because my Grandma (her mom) died a few years ago and they look so much alike. Thanks for posting this!

Take care,
Melissa Honeybee

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

4 posted 2000-05-13 09:58 PM

This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to your Mom, Lucie! I'm sure she's smiling down on you!

Denise

poetFemmeFatale
Member Elite

since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

5 posted 2000-05-14 01:54 PM

There's my girl! You've gone and made me proud again...

Lucie, this is just beautiful, and I'm glad you chose to share it on such a beautiful day. The first thing I did this morning, is wake up and call my mom. I'm pushing 30, but she is still as dear to me, as when I was 5. I am so thankful that I can still pick up the phone, and call her. I know some aren't so fortunate. Every day that goes by, I thank God above, she is still here with me. You've done wonderfully with this girl, I'm so glad to see you posting again! Love you! Gen

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

6 posted 2000-05-14 02:31 PM

Luci--

this really touched my heart. i lost my mom six years ago and this post touched my heart and soul in a MAJOR way...best of luck to you and thank you for posting this!!

take care,
amy

~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

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