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Mother's Life
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Mother's Life |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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My mother's life was structured, by calendar and clock. You would never find her unprepared, in caring for her flock. Monday was for washing, and her wisdom she would share, As she praised the worth of cleanliness to my unhearing ear. Tuesday was for ironing, please leave no wrinkles there. This to a slothlike daughter, who didn't seem to care. Wednesday was for baking, I still taste her wondrous bread. She'd reward me with a still warm slice, with homemade butter spread. Thursday was for sewing, and mending all the clothes. My rough and tumble brothers, provided lots of those. Friday was for cleaning, I tried to hide that day. She didn't think much of lazy girls who only got in her way. Saturday was for shopping, the favorite day for me. She'd take me with her into town, the newest fads to see. Sunday was the day for church, and for us Sunday School. She wanted us to grow up right, to learn the golden rule. Oh Mother, darling Mother, how could you do so much, And still have time to care for us, with your dear, loving touch? We never felt neglected, for you were always there. You'd take time from your duties, to wipe away each tear. When God looked down and took you, we didn't think it fair, But I guess he needed order, and someone to keep it there. If there are lazy angels, you'll soon bring them into line. And we know since Mother got there, heaven is doing fine. by: Joyce Johnson 2000 |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
What a wonderful tribute to "Mother". I wish more mothers brought their childern up this way. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Joyce, how this touched my heart...we did not lead so different a life, you and I...except that I was not allowed to be lazy...although I had a lazy brother...LOL... This is wonderful. I'm borrowing it for my library, I hope you don't mind!? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Joyce ... this is absolutely lovely! What a tremendous tribute to your mother! The flow and rhyme was wonderful, and such wonderful concluding thoughts. Excellent writing, I really enjoyed this piece!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this brought such wonderful memories and smiles to me.. Joyce this is a treasure and a tender render wonderful imagers laced in excellent rhyme and cadenece. My grandmother was like this to the letter... each day was a list of things to do... "and Katy bar the door" if we got in her way lol a lovely tribute to your mother, well done poetess I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I enjoyed this so much. All of the women in our family lived their lives like this when I was small and I carried it into my own married life for a long time. I finally decided life did not have to be lived on such a strict schedule. I worked for many years and I had to fit housework into a new set of rules. Betty Lou Hebert |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Joyce, What an amazing poem... never mind the perfect rythm and flow.. the message was touching and love filled. I enjoyed this so much! TaraB |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
Lazy Sons Continue to Love . & they love the people like their mother here on earth. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
just to echo what craig said. . . wonderful Joyce. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Lovely, lovely, lovely! So so familiar. Our grocery shopping day was Saturday. I grew up hating Saturday and until leaving home, and having been gone a few years, I didn't know why. I always felt awful on that day, headachy and yucky inside. I finally discovered it was the car ride filled with smoke from her cigarettes. I must say, I certainly need more routine to my chores, as they seldom get done the way I go about it. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is a wonderful poem... and a great tribute to your mother! *S* |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Yes, beautiful tribute to Mom! They deserve so much for everything they've done! Wonderful write! sp  to be with you... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Where would be be without Mom? Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thank you f9r reminding me of my mother and even though she's not with me, May was her favorite month and I'll celebrate that knowing how much she loved me. Kathleen Blake |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Loved this! I could imagine your life, and the "lazy angels" made me smile. Wonderful work, Joyce! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Joyce, what a lovely tribute to your Mother, I loved it! Please visit me at my new homepage: |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Joyce, This is such a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother. I loved every word. Excellent writing!! Michael Proust- |
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