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Drawers and Thoughts of a Daughter
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Drawers and Thoughts of a Daughter |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Drawers and Thoughts of a Daughter I would go again in to my mother’s tissue lined drawers where her scent lingers on aged silk scarves I never liked but which she used, and on her, they looked good. I would finger jewelry from her ‘40s and 50’s; she didn’t have much jewelry beyond those dates, and the pieces were so heavy. I would look at cards she saved, recalling those days and why I sent them, just to feel me smile again. I would read letters I wrote still hoping they lifted her smile or caused a laugh but never a tear. Although they probably did. I would go once more to her bed, stroke her pillow where she last laid her head and wonder of her thoughts. I would breathe her pillow in. I would talk to her about my thoughts of getting older, on subjects we didn’t have a chance to discuss, or cuss. I would acknowledge her successes in life and of the difference of us as wives even though we were mother and daughter. Today, I have many good friends, here and beyond, now, in my mother’s absence they share guidance and concern but they are not my mother. Perhaps her words would be the same as theirs, but it would be her voice. And her scent. I miss you, Mom. In memory of Jacqueline S. Givens Rilling 1931 - 1992 10 February, 2000 revised 25 March 2002 ©KRJ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
No one can replace Mother. Beautifully done, Karilea. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh Gosh! Where is that smile with the Heavy sigh when I really do need it.... This is beautiful...so touching...so close to tears... You realize that I am going to have to write something like this...This poem truly touched me deep within.... My mother was 40 when I lost her... So much we never got to say to each other.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea...it is as though you took the words from my heart with this one tonight. I know about doing these things..about thinking these thoughts. I remember the scent of my mother's perfume on her silk scarves...it has been over 30 years and whenever I get a scent of Youth Dew...I remember. Thank you for this one tonight poetess Sunshine. ~Miss you hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Beautiful and loving....what a wonderful tribute, K.  *Krista Knutson* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
beautifully written and very touching Sunshine..hugss ~Victoria |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Tears and smiles for this one, Karilea... My mother is still very much alive. She is an irascible old lady, but I don't know what I would do if I lost her...She is going to be 87 in May. She is tiny but tough, having smoked 3 packs a day for over 50 years. She has always eaten anything she wanted to and has never exercized, never even learned to drive a car. I still remember borrowing her clothes when I was in high school. Sneaking into her closet while she was still asleep. I think there is absolutely nothing in the world like the love between mothers and daughters. Your poem touched me deeply...and if you ever need a mom, Karilea...please feel free to borrow mine....  ~hugggsss~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Karilea, this is so very sad but beautiful, sweet friend, I know deep down with all my heart that your mom misses you so much too but she will always guide you with her love and when the time is right you will reunite with her and be together forever! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a wonderfully heartfelt tribute to your mom, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
mine died in 1980, it's been a long time, but still sometimes, like whe i read a poem like this one, it seems like yesterday |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
 Breath-taking heaving sigh here Karilea ... you got me crying this morning girl ... my heart hurts upon reading this, but in a beautiful way. This is priceless.  Best wishes and big hugs, /Kit |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
She lives through these words that you share, and most certainly must feel the special love that only a Mother and her daughter share. Bless you for this poignant piece, it is beautiful Sunshine |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Sunshine, thank you4sharing this touching write with us... I shall treasure this dearPoetFriend for what you have written here is precious and is one of my favorites of your poetry that I've been fortunate2read here... Hugs2uPoetFriend... *~coco~* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I have been in that drawer of memories many times...and yes, the scent is still there. Thank you for reminding me of a special lady, my mom and yours. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ I tried not to read it ... for I knew it would unleash the tears of 'too-fresh-memories'~ It called me again and again ... and so, please hold my tears dear friend ... as I will do with yours~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful work, Sunshine... and a wonderful tribute to your mother and the love she left with you. |
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