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Midnitesun

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Gaia

0 posted 2005-05-08 01:37 PM

*thanks for indulging me in a repost,
and a chance to say
Happy Mother's Day*

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 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
that was called 'Queen For a Day.'
She decided right then, she wanted mom to play.
Sis wrote them a letter, they sent two tickets,
so she and mom went to the show one sunny 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 yellow 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 never got along well, I hope her soul is resting comfortably wherever it may be, and that she remembers the day she was the Queen.

Sunshine

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1 posted 2005-05-08 01:43 PM

Thank you for the repost, Kacy...
Your mother was likely a free spirit...
under the guise of her life...

and yes, oh yes, do I remember Queen for a Day!

MGROVES

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2 posted 2005-05-08 03:41 PM

oh god
i too remember queen for a day lol
happy mothers day to you

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

inkedgoddess
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3 posted 2005-05-08 03:56 PM

i kind of remember the show too, how cool if you had the episode still to watch?

Midnitesun

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Gaia

4 posted 2005-05-08 04:27 PM

Mish, I doubt anyone archived those old shows
it's ok, I never saw that episode, don't even know what date it was, I only remember the results

Margherita
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5 posted 2005-05-08 05:26 PM

Wow, dear Kacy, this is such a fantastic story and I think your Mom deserved to be the Queen with such hardship the family went through and all she did to manage ...

I will keep this to enjoy again!

Love and Happy Mother's Day!

Margherita

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2005-05-08 06:21 PM

Midnitesun
I remember the show and enjoyed it. Wonderful write and rememberance.

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

7 posted 2005-05-12 03:22 AM

Like I tell my children, one fine day they will understand.

When they're my age!

I'm so glad you reposted this, Kacy.
She is worthy, just as you are,
and your message speaks volumes and tugs at the heart.

Gentle Spirit
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8 posted 2005-05-12 11:22 AM

Kacy, I don't remember that show, but I do know that your heart is golden sweetie....
this write shows that through your words. Well done.

JL
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9 posted 2005-05-12 11:49 AM

Excellent.

JL

Juju
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10 posted 2005-05-12 12:28 PM

that was so cute!

Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic

The dictionary never lies.... I am magical (;

Startime55
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11 posted 2005-05-12 12:34 PM

I am so glad you reposted this poem...It touched the heart and soul...I love it...*hugs*

LeeJ
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12 posted 2005-05-12 12:46 PM

beautifully written and felt...so happy you see her that way...cuz if it we'ren't for her, we wouldn't be reading this special poem today...thank you for a lovely revisit into a fond moment...

adagio
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13 posted 2005-05-12 05:52 PM

Mid.,
A wonderfull piece that brought back many fond memories, thanks for that

Midnitesun

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Gaia

14 posted 2005-05-12 09:32 PM

thanks to each of you, for letting me share this one again

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