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iliana
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0 posted 2004-04-26 02:41 AM

Fire is hot, isn’t it sweetheart?
I tried to tell you that when you were growing up.
But now you’ve had a touch of it.
I can be no more to you than your mother, your friend.
Don’t chastise me for doing what moms do.
Don’t chastise me for loving you.
When you were two and reached for the stove,
I slapped your hand told you no.  Telling you now to let him go.
He’ll be back to hurt you more.  It’s hard to see it happen so.
I know you must learn yourself and it’s hard to stop what I do best.
Scold me not for being me.  Understand, you are free
To make choices and learn for yourself.
Just understand, a Mother’s love
Holds you ever in a glove, woolen, soft, warm to catch
You when you fall, wish you best, hope that you rebound it all.
And most of all,
Forgive.
No,
Most of all,
Live.
This is my belief, sweet pea, men are men and they will be.
What you permit them to know determines what they will show.
If you let them think you’re free, men are men, but boy’s they’ll be.
They are guilty, hun, but it’s natural, it’s instinct with a man.
Just like women’s instinct to nuture, men’s is to discover.
Once they’s seen it all, they’re bored.
So keep a few cards off the board.
Love’s a game.   Not a fight.
If you want to win, hold your cards tight.
If he’s worth it, it won’t be a plight.
Make him honest, do him that favor.
Hold your keys underneath the table.
If it’s love, then he’ll be back. A real commitment, he won’t lack.
Respect yourself, then he will see
That respect is worthy of his.
If it started wrong, it doesn’t get right. Close the door.  Say goodnight.
Wish him well.  Never tell. Keep your
Mystery.  Allure.
So that when you find the “One”
The game will be all the more fun.
He’ll spend his day wondering why he can’t get your twinkle
Out of his eye.  He’ll try hard as he can to connect with your soul
But, you make him honest, sweets,
Stick to your guns.  If he’s a good one, he won’t run.
He’ll win you over,  but don’t let him know
Until you meet his mother
And his knees hit the floor!

[This message has been edited by iliana (04-26-2004 10:20 PM).]

passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-04-26 02:43 AM

awesome write! I gotta let my daughter read this!

iliana
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2 posted 2004-04-26 02:46 AM

Dixie -- YaYa! Thanks.

Mistletoe Angel

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3 posted 2004-04-26 11:51 AM

(big angel hugs) It breaks my heart how boys are taught when growing up to become void of emotion and be trained not to cry, sweet friend! (sad sigh) If boys can be taught that there is no shame in expressing their emotions and tears and enjoy nature in all its glory, the world would be a much more happier place and then both mothers and fathers can reach to their children with all dear heart! (sigh) There are indeed exceptions as there are plenty of good fathers out there, but there are so many that seem to feel little like a soldier for their children, God Bless You, this is gorgeous, you are a wonderful, sensitive mother and friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

inkedgoddess
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4 posted 2004-04-26 12:01 PM

yes i hear you and you wrote it well and made me think

as for opinions tho of the games, etc.my opinion just is this:
either you feel the person inside you or you don't

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

5 posted 2004-04-26 12:32 PM

YaYa...I love this!
And, I'm keeping it!

Hugs~

To have lived the dream of a love so true...
is to have seen a glimpse of heaven.

iliana
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6 posted 2004-04-26 01:14 PM

Noah -- thanks for you post and have a happy day!

iliana
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7 posted 2004-04-26 01:16 PM

Inked -- thanks for your sweetness!

Nancy Lee -- YaYa! And thanks.

Juju
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In your dreams

8 posted 2004-04-26 05:10 PM

Yep.... much agree,
Only problem is the guys think I am a loon. Cause I smile and laugh all the time. lol
So... I am single. But single is fun. Lots of guys only one you lol.

Juju

Dark Angel
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9 posted 2004-04-26 05:13 PM

Really enjoyed this iliana

What are you my god? You touch me like you are my god
What are you my twin? You affect me like you are my twin.

Go Alanis!

Kaoru

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where the wild flowers grow

10 posted 2004-04-26 05:18 PM

This reminds me of the things my mother once told me..

I'm happy there are mothers like her, and like you, in this world. Truely.

jwesley
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11 posted 2004-04-26 09:44 PM

Ya Ya me too!! You're not gonna by-pass me with this... I've a daughter and her daughter living with me (us)- NUFF SAID!!

Nope, not nearly enough SAID! And ignored of course.

Loved this...

jwesley

pictureme
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12 posted 2004-04-26 10:08 PM

a heartfelt write with some fun blended in. Every mother and daughter should read this "together"! Nicely done....
pictureme :-)

azblond
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13 posted 2004-04-26 10:44 PM

Well Said!!!!

I would rather my words fall upon deaf ears than a closed mind...

Margherita
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Eternity

14 posted 2004-04-27 02:32 PM

You speak the words that many a mother would love to find!
... but many a daughter won't listen to! .... until they experience their own lessons of life.
Still, I am sure it is important that mothers TRY to make them SEE.
This is a wonderful write. And let's hope that those who should listen, will listen!
Love and hugs. Margherita

garysgirl

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15 posted 2004-04-27 03:30 PM

Very good words of wisdom....a lot of them sound
like my Mother to me...and then me to my daughter.

I believe if the right words are said, with love,...like in your poem.....they stick...even when the child may stray from them, they are still in the heart.

Thanks for sharing this.

Hugs,
Ethel

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

16 posted 2004-04-27 03:35 PM

Yes, Jo, Yes!

Toerag
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Ala bam a

17 posted 2004-04-27 04:10 PM

Wonderful write gal....

ParisGrl
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18 posted 2004-04-27 04:29 PM

This reminds me so much of me and my mother! great write!

~Laura~

GG
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19 posted 2004-04-27 05:15 PM

More mother's need to say this and stick to it with their children...
I know my mother could use a few lessons on it.
Err, that aside...
I love this!
Full of truth and wisdom.

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

serenity blaze
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20 posted 2004-04-27 05:34 PM

This is wonderful.

Very touching and wise advice at that.

Enjoyed.

Foxyoasis
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21 posted 2004-04-27 06:19 PM

very good wonderful~

Fool me once shame on you.....Fool me twice shame on me.....

muted

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22 posted 2004-04-27 08:21 PM

im very touched by this...as if my own mother said these words....thank you Jo for such a wonderful deeply moving write

J.Samm
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23 posted 2004-04-28 05:02 AM

this is simply wonderful iliana, the words were very simple yet expressive. your poem can certainly get away with using the simplest words, and flowing so elegant still. good job!

1slick_lady
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24 posted 2004-04-28 05:20 AM

beautiful ya ya

Sadelite
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25 posted 2004-04-30 12:42 PM

When you were two and reached for the stove,
I slapped your hand told you no.  Telling you now to let him go.
He’ll be back to hurt you more.  It’s hard to see it happen so.
I know you must learn yourself and it’s hard to stop what I do best

This says it perfectly, iliana.  I hope the young lady knows how lucky she is to have you as a mom.  I really, really liked this!
           Sadie

JamesMichael
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26 posted 2004-05-01 12:58 PM

This is nice...James

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