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The Letter |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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The Letter When I was only ten years old I tried to run away. I swore I’d find another home Where I could live and play. I told my mom I hated her And that she couldn’t come. I packed my bags and headed off, A child on the run. I made my way a block or two, Pulled on my favorite sweater, Tucked my hand into my pocket, It was there I found the letter. Dear son, A mother’s love runs deeper Than the love of any other And I’ll be there, where e’er you go Forever, Love your mother The years went by, the child in me Gave way to the young man. The toys gave way to cars and girls And college was the plan. I watched my mother pack my clothes, Folding them with care. Then with a hug, she sent me off, And tried to mask her tears. Several weeks went by at school, The time began to drag. Till, homesick, I was taken home By a letter in my bag. Dear son, A mother’s love runs deeper Than the love of any other And I’ll be there where e’er you go Forever, Love your mother If we lived in a perfect world Young boys would not get old, Parents wouldn't age, nor die, And love would not grow cold. But perfect worlds only exist In poets thoughts like mine, And so my mother aged, then died When she was Sixty-nine. We laid her in a pink lined casket In a dress of brown and sand; Then I kissed her one last time and placed This letter in her hand. Dear mom, You showed me how to love Deeper than anyone And I’ll carry that where e’er I go Forever, Love your son I am nothing special...and my name will soon be forgotten,but I've loved another with all my heart and soul,and to me,this has always been enough.~N.S |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And you tell me that I do not give a hanky-alert... Dear Ruth... this could have been written easily by any loving daughter, as I remember the running away from such a loving mother, perhaps it is the future thought of trying to live up to what they brought to us as we struggled through the times we thought so tough, but, true... they loved us through all of the hardest parts... and they did so... with their hearts....  I can never thank you for all you have taught me. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, Ruth - Having lost my mom this spring, this means a lot to me. Cassandra made her a special card, and asked the funeral director if she could send it with her Grammie. He kindly obliged - Before the services, he excused himself in front of family and friends, opened the casket slightly, and put the card in her hand... A gesture I'm sure neither she nor I will ever forget... Thank you, dear lady..  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 Ruth, that was beautiful! ...jo |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ruth, you do know how to touch with your words...this is no exception. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You dear lady know how to touch a heart in so many ways. This was very touching, and far too often true as well. |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
splendid poem as always. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
This reminds me of a story My mom use to read me called "I will always love you" Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A beautiful write that goes straight to the heart! *S* |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
This was truly touching , having lost my Mum 5 years ago ...... I am now saying those same words you pen here to my two sons Hope |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
Okaaayyy....(wiping tears from cheek)...this was awesome, Ruth! Thank you for sharing your heart with this one!! Totally a  !! Hugs to you... ~ Becka |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
Thank you, Ruth, for reminding me why I read your work. Thank you for more reasons than I can say. INclan |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth...everyone else has said it, and I will too...this really touched me! A wonderful love filled poem! Thank you. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
 good read  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and they did so... with their hearts.... and so matter-of-factly with no thought other then to oblige... mothers are precious and profound thank you for the reminder as mine is 87 Hugs to you |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hootie~ Tender ... tender~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful...James |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your comments on this piece. I know I'm not here often, but my heart is always here Ruth |
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