My Mother Was The Queen (revised/reposted from open 16)

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Midnitesun

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0 posted 2003-05-11 12:29 PM

When I was just a little girl,
too little to see we were poor,
it didn't really matter much,
still doesn't matter any more.
'Cuz my mother was the queen.

We didn't own a TV, not even a black and white,
and the fridge wasn't even a fridge but
an 'ice box' that was empty some days and nights.
But we always went to school with a lunch,
mom was set in her ways in that.
The milkman kept bringing milk to our door,
didn't care mom was too poor to pay,
he just kept bringing a fresh bottle
and dropping it off, every single day.
My big sis Loretta heard about this TV game show
'twas called 'Queen For a Day.'
She decided right then she wanted mom to play.
Sis wrote them a letter, they sent two tickets,
and she and mom went to the show the next day.

Well, Mom won the crown, but at home we didn't know
'till the neighbors ran over to excitedly say
"Your mom is the Queen today."
I laughed and said, "Yep, and my daddy is the King"
But of course daddy had long since gone away.
Imagine my surprise when the cab pulled in,
and the Queen Mother stepped out
carrying fresh roses and a tremendous grin.

Yes, my Mother was the Queen, if only for a day.

This is a true story. (FYI, 1950's era show)
*****
Although my mother and I had many arguments and didn't get along so well, I hope her soul is resting comfortably wherever it may be, and that she remembers the day she was the Queen.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (05-11-2003 12:38 PM).]

Margherita
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1 posted 2003-05-11 01:41 PM

Dear Kacy, this is a wonderful story! And so well told, that it contemporaneously moved me and made me smile.
Love, Margherita

Startime55
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2 posted 2003-05-11 02:00 PM

Your words show that in your heart she was Queen for more than just a day...her children always saw her as Queen....Beautifully written....

Sunshine

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3 posted 2003-05-11 02:08 PM

I remember Queen for the Day - with refrigerators or stoves, or the necessary "missing item" needed to make a household run. My goodness, what memories you have evoked! I am sure your Mother was a most gracious Queen...both in your hearts, as in life...

You were truly blessed!

Midnitesun

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4 posted 2003-05-11 02:46 PM

thank you each for reading and commenting

And a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you!

Duncan
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5 posted 2003-05-11 05:18 PM

I remember this Kacy, and that it was a true story...one of my favorites you've told us.
My mother recently became a grandmother for the first time, and is now referring to herself as the Queen Mum.
Hope you're having a great day...oh and...stay away from that psychadelic bean dip!

Unless of course, you've got some to share...

Midnitesun

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6 posted 2003-05-11 05:27 PM

So is it now Unc Dunc? or Daddy Dunc?

LOL, I've got my Reeboks on, so you can't catch me.

thanks for reading.

Martie

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7 posted 2003-05-11 05:41 PM

Midnite...what a great memory of your mom...I had forgotton about Queen for a day until reading this. Enjoyed it much! Happy day to you!

Midnitesun

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8 posted 2003-05-11 06:23 PM

Happy Day to you too Martie

yes, some of us will remember it forever

Enchantress
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9 posted 2003-05-11 06:24 PM

Oh I remember Queen for a Day!
What memories you brought back today Kacy!
I'm so glad your mom was chosen
and you shared the story here with us today!
~Hugs sweet poetess~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Midnitesun

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10 posted 2003-05-11 06:30 PM

Nancy, careful or you'll re-date yourself.

Yes, we were in desperate need at the time, and it just worked out that the basics were soon provided, courtesy of that TV show.

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11 posted 2003-05-12 04:40 AM

glad to read this

Midnitesun

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12 posted 2003-05-12 09:59 AM

thanks for reading Dixie
Happy Mom's day!

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