My Mama

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    This isn't a perfect poem, with perfect cadence.  But it is just a glimpse into the love I have for mother who left this earth 7 years ago.

    My Mama

     She was beautiful and sweet,
    Not many like her kind
    She was funny and unique
    With a laugh you rarely find

    She showered me with love
    With hugs and kisses then
    I thought she'd always be there
    She was my dearest friend

    She didn't want to bother
    A soul with her own pain
    She kept those things inside her
    And prayed for others' gain

    I did not know how precious
    A soul she really had
    Until she wasn't there to call
    When things in life were bad

    What I would give to hear her
    Just laugh or talk or sing
    But she lives on right through me
    Sweet Ruby... my everything

    I will always love you and never forget you, Mama.

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    prtgoldwing commented on My Mama

    02-20-2011

    Your mother was a loving and kind person that always placed others above herself. I miss her and her late night phone calls.
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    bklynrizz commented on My Mama

    11-27-2009

    A beautiful tribute. I know your pain as I lost my mother not long ago. She made June Cleaver look like a child abuser.
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    Writer1

    11/29/2009

    So sorry for your loss. I wish I could say it gets easier. The pain does seem to fade to allow more room for the beautiful memories. Keep your Mom alive every day - in things you say, how you react to others and, because you're a writer, write about her. It's cathartic.

    Mareann commented on My Mama

    10-19-2009

    This is such a lovely tribute to your mother. It is warm, and inspiring, few qualities most seem to show for their aging parents. But you poerd your heart into this poem. Thank you, Mary A. Eaton
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    Writer1

    10/25/2009

    Mary, it is such a joy getting to know you. Your comments and well wishes are unexpected but appreciated more than you know.

    Writer1

    10/25/2009

    Mary, it is such a joy getting to know you. Your comments and well wishes are unexpected but appreciated more than you know.

    MAFLongfellow commented on My Mama

    08-27-2009

    I'M SURE SHE WOULD LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRUBUTE TO HER. SHE SOUNDS LIKE A WONDERFUL MOM. MINE HAS BEEN GONE 29 YRS NEXT MONTH AND ALL 10 OF HER KIDS MISS HER TO. GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU WITH HER MEMORIES. POET FRIEND, MARILYN
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    Writer1

    09/16/2009

    I'm so sorry I haven't responded to this sweet msg until now, Marilyn. Thank you for your kind words and obvious understanding of what having and missing a wonderful Mother is all about. My kindest thoughts & prayers for you & your family at the loss of your Mother...no matter how long ago. Blessings, Sandy

    dragonfly1023 commented on My Mama

    07-26-2009

    beautiful dedication for your mother Writer1. I refer to mine as my queen without a crown. she's going in for heart surgery this Tuesday and your poem touched me deeply.
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    Writer1

    08/08/2009

    You said it better than I could, "My Queen Without a Crown." I will pray for your "Queen's" recovery!

    Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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