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ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

0 posted 2002-05-12 11:02 AM

To the first lady of the house
and the many years spent as spouse
nutured young, weaned one
sent him spanking clean
to first grade then to second
set up fine hopes
with childhood dreams, did cope

a mother for all occasions
withstood the storm
noisy clutter of infant invasions,
pacified, in her arms she soothed
out of the nest, left her brood.

the hearth still burns
observances, the years have gone
tributes pour in, weaned one
checked academic lessons were done
kept us reminded of occasions
coped with adolescent evasions.

we grew
left the family nest
mothers smile,
remembered little pests
to the first lady of the house
checked little heads
not a sign of a louse

we'd squander coins from piggy banks
she'd ponder
if we'd stop and reflect
Mom, you're a honey,
thanks!!

[This message has been edited by ecrivan (05-12-2002 11:05 AM).]

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

1 posted 2002-05-12 12:00 PM

Sweet tribute to your Mom, and actually to we Moms everywhere - thankyou for this. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Shakira
New Member

since 2002-05-12

Posts 9

2 posted 2002-05-12 02:01 PM

Mom's are amazing! I try to appreciate my mom every day of the year

nice write sir

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

3 posted 2002-05-12 02:52 PM

Martin darling boy I’m speechless, totally awed by the power and beauty of this. There’ll be no fancy phrases, not flowing lines of careful script, just me saying this is utterly utterly perfect. You do know this is fabulous writing don’t you

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

4 posted 2002-05-12 04:12 PM

yes Moms are amazing Shakira, the pain they can hide sometimes and the secret sorrows that they shrug away.

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

5 posted 2002-05-12 04:13 PM

A tribute then to you Nightshade

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

6 posted 2002-05-12 04:14 PM

Marsha,

A tribute to you too

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-05-12 07:14 PM

(smiles) Oh Martin, this is beautiful, sweet friend, this is soooooo lovely and I know your mom will always be blessed to have you in her life forever! (big hugggssssss) This is very touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

8 posted 2002-05-12 09:47 PM

A magical word...Mom...
Have one, been one...
The proudest and most difficult journey of a lifetime. A fitting and eloquent tribute.
ThisDiamond

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

9 posted 2002-05-12 09:57 PM

Very sweet poem, Martin and a fine tribute to your Mother.

~Mother's Day hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

10 posted 2002-05-13 09:19 PM

This day should be more often Lyra, Diamond,
Noah, thanks for sharing

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