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Denise

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0 posted 2003-02-23 05:22 PM

Within my heart you’re still that little one
Who needed me each step along the way
From golden dawns through settings of the sun
From lullabies to toddler lost in play
From learning ABC’s to feisty teen
Asserting independence, stretching wings
To soar, discovering before unseen
Horizons in the distance beckoning
My fledgling from the safety of the nest
Fulfilling destiny but how I long
Again to wrap you in protectiveness,
To shield you from the bad, the sad, the wrong.

The shape of you is etched indelibly
Upon this mother’s soul eternally.

~

To my daughters, Caroline and Trisha, with love.

Duncan
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1 posted 2003-02-23 05:28 PM

As only a mother's heart could write it...

!

Charisma

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lost in blue pages

2 posted 2003-02-23 05:28 PM

awwwwwww Motherlove, penned straith from the heart

Charisma

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

3 posted 2003-02-23 05:29 PM

Denise~
This is such a beautiful and loving write for your daughters.
Love this piece of your heart.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Mistletoe Angel

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4 posted 2003-02-23 05:35 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this gorgeous and loving poem brought tears to my eyes knowing how special and loving of a mother you are and how because of your golden heart, Caroline and Trisha's golden hearts will grow with your love and they are bound to bring love and smiles to so many, and even as they grow on, they will always be your little girls! (wipes tears) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, God Bless You, you have my dear vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-23-2003 05:35 PM).]

ellie LeJeune
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5 posted 2003-02-23 05:41 PM

Ah, Dear Denise; What a glorious sonnet you have chosen! You have written what every mother feels deep within her heart. Perfect choice for the book. It was so nice talking with you today,Thank you for your lovely reply as well!I hope it won't be too long before we all get together. Hugs, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Jamie
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Blue Heaven

6 posted 2003-02-23 05:46 PM

Many of us share these thoughts you have so poetically written.

~sniff~

J

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

Munda
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7 posted 2003-02-23 06:03 PM

Awesome sonnet Denise! I was already missing you.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

8 posted 2003-02-23 06:38 PM

This is so beautiful! You've penned the tenderness and nurturing heart of a loving mother.

Elizabeth Santos
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9 posted 2003-02-23 06:41 PM

Denise
BRAVO!. These are the kind of values that your sonnets have always portrayed. THis is a great selection for the book!
Liz

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Canada eh.

10 posted 2003-02-23 06:47 PM

Ah Denise..this is truly beautiful..
and would be a great addition the the book.
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Poet deVine

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11 posted 2003-02-23 10:12 PM

I can relate so well to this Denise. It's lovely.

garysgirl

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12 posted 2003-02-23 11:26 PM

Denise, this is such a beautiful poem for
your daughters.....and for the book, too...

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel GG~

Joyce Johnson

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13 posted 2003-02-23 11:39 PM

And of course as every loving mother knows. I love it. Joyce

Ratleader

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14 posted 2003-02-23 11:43 PM

That's how it is to be a mom.....or a dad......

Well done.

Janet Marie
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15 posted 2003-02-24 12:20 PM

rhymes divine and cadence kissed...
a lovely tribute and sonnet from one of our Sonnet Queens. So glad you submitted...wouldnt be a pips book without you

oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ...
oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang
;)

Justbleu
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Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

16 posted 2003-02-24 12:36 PM

This is a wonderful treasure Denise....

Bridgette

Larry C

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17 posted 2003-02-24 12:46 PM

Denise,
You know you've got me here. Excellent and bless you. Here's my vote. Hope this is in the book!

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

18 posted 2003-02-24 12:52 PM

Denise - one for the daughters in the book...

BC

Sudhir Iyer
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19 posted 2003-02-24 05:50 AM

Yes, Denise... this is beautiful and so fitting for Reflections... lovely...

regards,
sudhir

Nan

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20 posted 2003-02-24 07:03 AM

Your daughters are very lucky young ladies, my dear friend... and this was a very fine choice for submission... and... It was wonderful to see you (thanks for driving too)...

Dark Angel
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21 posted 2003-02-24 07:08 AM

A beautiful admission for the book Denise.

Maree

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22 posted 2003-02-24 10:54 AM

IT'S ABOUT TIME !!!

Thought I was going to have to make a 4 hour trip to drag you in here

Excellent choice Denise !!

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

23 posted 2003-02-24 11:10 AM

Denise
Exactly, wonderful write.

Chanson
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Up Creek w/Out Paddle

24 posted 2003-02-24 11:56 AM

Torn between watching them
spread their wings
and protecting them...I know.
All moms do. Your poem is so
pretty, Denise. *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

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25 posted 2003-02-24 02:21 PM

Denise,

This is so well written. And, you did capture what mothers feel. I enjoyed this tremendously.

Thanks, Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Trillium

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26 posted 2003-02-24 02:26 PM

Denise: This is a wonderful poem, full of mother-love! I am voting for it.

Betty Lou Hebert

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27 posted 2003-02-24 03:52 PM

Denise I have no idea how you slipped by me, but it was sure my loss. As a Mother you know I love the poem, but it is the use of your craft that is outstanding.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Marge Tindal

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28 posted 2003-02-24 06:42 PM

Denise~
You are such a beauty ... and that heart beats in pure poetic platinum~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

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29 posted 2003-02-24 08:04 PM

Beautiful, Denise! Any child would be lucky to have you for a mama

Denise

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30 posted 2003-02-24 11:09 PM

Thank you all so much for reading and for your lovely replies. Words can't express my appreciation for all you wonderful people! (especially since my individual replies to each of you disappeared when I accidentally hit the clear button instead of the submit button! Must be time for bed!) Thanks again! You are the greatest!

suthern

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31 posted 2003-02-25 03:32 PM

This is heartwarming and beautiful! *S*

Magnus

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32 posted 2003-02-25 05:39 PM

Denise,
a very fitting piece to be included within
the book....much enjoyed.

Earth Angel
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33 posted 2003-02-25 05:53 PM

What an endearing and lovely keepsake poem for your beloved daughters---one that I am sure that they will treasure always from their mommy! Perfectly precious---your daughters and the poem!

Warm loving hugs to you all!

Linda

Denise

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34 posted 2003-02-25 10:36 PM

Thank you, Ruth, Magnus and Linda. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!

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35 posted 2003-02-28 02:31 PM

These are the things you don't forget....

Beautifully done, Denise.

--Liz

It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got...
--Sheryl Crow

vandana

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36 posted 2003-02-28 06:46 PM

enjoyed

Denise

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37 posted 2003-03-03 08:54 AM

Thank you, Liz and Vandana! That makes me very happy!

Marge Tindal

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38 posted 2003-03-05 04:45 PM

... I can too !

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Denise

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39 posted 2003-03-06 02:29 PM

Thanks for the BOOST, Marge!

pjtalty
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40 posted 2003-04-11 12:24 PM

Just about covers everything that a loving, caring mother can see in and wish for her child. The tone of loving and caring together with the competent handling of the technical aspects makes this poem a worthy candidate for inclusion in the anthology.

Patrick Talty

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41 posted 2003-04-11 01:28 AM

A parent's enduring and constant love shines forth in these endearing lines my friend. Where else to experience the depths of love than in the lives of our children. Very well done.

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