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Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-05-11 07:56 PM

What is a Mother?
written for my Mother this Mother's Day

A mother is a cradle of soft hands and kind spirit
her voice is the very first music we ever hear
even before we are born
the beating of her heart, warms our soul
it's steady rhythm provides unwavering security
a steadfast measure of life itself

a mother is trust
it is she who is always there for us
even in the bleakest of times
she will shelter us from anguish and sorrow
wearing her softest shoulder
to absorb the pain of our heartbreak and tears

a mother is a warm hug on a cold day
her light glows brightly
even in the depths of our darkest nights
she wraps us in a blanket of comfort
when the world shows us the harsh face of cruelty

a mother is love in it's purest form
her unswerving devotion
protects us when we are young and vulnerable
but sets us free to try our own wings
after she has taught us to fly

you are my mother
you have cradled me with your soft hands
and loved me with your warm heart
you have always been there for me
a soft shoulder
a comfortable blanket of protection

you have always loved me and sheltered me
but have had the wisdom
to know when to set me free

you are my mother
and I will always love you

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-05-11 08:01 PM

"you are my mother
you have cradled me with your soft hands
and loved me with your warm heart
you have always been there for me
a soft shoulder
a comfortable blanket of protection"

(BIG HUGGSSSSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, your lovely words always touch my heart so very much, your love for your mom shines in these gorgrous words and I know she will always be blessed to have such a gorgeous daughter like you, who I'm blessed to have for a true friend! (kiss on cheek) both the picture and your words are breathtaking, sweet friend, we all love you so much, have the happiest Mommy's Day! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

andEmmamakes3
Member

since 2002-05-11

Posts 66
Kent

2 posted 2002-05-11 08:04 PM

Lyra Hi there finally I get to say hello and leave a note on your poems. I’m Emma the youngest, and the prettiest of Mushy’s daughters. And I’ve long been an admirer of your writing.

This is a particularly fine example of your excellent writing a really beautiful poem from you and I love it as I’m sure every mother will. Warm hugs and best wishes to you

lots of love
Emma

Eternity, stands laughing at old time
for ages? In the grand ancestral line
Of things eternal, mounting to divine

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

3 posted 2002-05-11 08:06 PM

Lyra, it is hard for me to find words when replying to others poems about Mothers as my own passed on at such a young age....but this truly is beautiful.....thank you for sharing.

Like a red brick,
in a white wall
somebodies brush
forgot to paint...
lonely....(as sung by Tracy Lawrence..)

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

4 posted 2002-05-11 08:22 PM

Lyra....you know I wish I had written this
poem....

hard to describe what I feel of it...It is
such a masterpiece of love and affection
for a woman dearly loved...

Happy Mother's Day to you as well!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2002-05-11 08:25 PM

Lyra, this is SO beautiful!
Happy Mother's Day to you too dear poetess!
~hugs~

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

6 posted 2002-05-11 08:32 PM

Happy Mothers Day!!!enjoyed the read

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

7 posted 2002-05-11 08:44 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words, Noah...
Do you happen to know how I can make the picture a bit smaller?
When I copied it, it was smaller and it came out bigger here.
I know how to make it smaller when I copy it to my disc, but don't know how to put the smaller version on here...
Any help would be most appreciated.

~lots of hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-05-11 08:47 PM

Welcome to Piptalk, Emma...it looks like Marsha's progeny are finally getting hold of her computer...
You say you don't write poetry, but if you stick around this place long enough, I bet you'll be writing well in no time.

~welcoming hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

9 posted 2002-05-11 08:49 PM

Thanks so much, Donna...Mother's Day must be very hard for you...
thanks for appreciating my poem.

~tons of hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

10 posted 2002-05-11 08:50 PM

Thanks so much, Barry...
That is quite an amazing compliment, but I must tell you, that I have thought the same about your poetry many times.

~hugs from a Mother

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

11 posted 2002-05-11 08:51 PM

Thank you so much, Nancy...and I hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day too!

~loving hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

12 posted 2002-05-11 08:53 PM

Thanks so much, Martin...I'm glad you enjoyed...oops! I almost wished you a Happy Mother's Day LOL

~hugs from a Mother

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

my3monkeytoes
Member

since 2002-05-11

Posts 152
In the Carolina Breeze

13 posted 2002-05-11 09:00 PM

Madame Chipmunk...

This beautiful poem has captured my first reply, and many perfect tears. Aside from being just 4 weeks post-partum (and that has NOTHING to do with the tears- ha!), your writing has engaged so many different emotions that are borne and experienced as a mother, and as a child. Understanding the relationship between a mother and a child is an overpowering wave that surpasses any other bond.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone in the forums, including all the menfolk, too, as you had to come from "somewhere". Thank you for a wonderfully soothing read. I'm going to go hug my kids now!

~Sydney McLean

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

14 posted 2002-05-11 09:47 PM

Thanks for that heartwarming reply, Sydney and welcome to Passions.
I can't tell you how flattered I am that you have chosen my poem as your very first reply here.
I agree with you about the interplay between the love of Mother and child and of course, thats what the poem is all about.

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby and I wish you a happy Mother's Day too.
BTW...I love your name My3monkeytoes and would love to know it's origin.

~welcoming hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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What is a Mother?written for my Mother this Mother's Day

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written for my Mother this Mother's Day