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June 9, 2011
By Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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"Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,"

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I remember
the long talks we had,
and even how meaningless they were.
How much we laughed during them.

I can’t help laughing as I remember our words.
But I also can’t help crying,
as I think how much I miss them.
I remember when we used to sing along to our favorite songs together.
when you’d embarrass me in front of my friends.
when you’d called my shoes “sneaks” .
when you’d smile.

You will never know how special you were,
and still are,
to me.

I remember when you took me out into the waves at the beach
and how you told me not to be afraid,
and I wasn’t.

You have taught me so much,
and have inspired me in a such a huge way.
I will miss you forever.

I love you
Mom,
oodles and gaboodles.

© Daniel M., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
I wrote this poem for my mom who passed away the summer of 2010. I Miss her and love her very much.
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SElahi BRONZE said...
on Apr. 25 2012 at 2:24 pm
SElahi BRONZE, Burr Ridge, Illinois
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"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

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Very heartfealt. I could really feel the emotion, and I wouldn't change anything--it was that good. Keep up the good work, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 8:23 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,"

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Thanks. This was actually the dirt poem I tried to do without rhyming that much. Thank you for the comment. :)
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 8:22 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,"

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Thanks very much
Itsbeenalongday SILVER said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 9:22 am
Itsbeenalongday SILVER, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Hey Tink, This is a beautiful poem the emotion is so strong and I am very sorry for the death of your Mother!

You dont seem to do allot of ryhming in your poetry but it still was a nice poem!

Behind_Sapphire_Eyes said...
on Apr. 21 2012 at 9:04 pm

When I read your author's note and then read your poem which overflowed with emotion I couldn't help think of my mom and how much it would hurt to loose her...Tink I'm sorry for your lose, I know nothing I say will make you stop hurting any less. So moving on, I love the pic you choose and your words flowed together effortlessly.  You had no grammatical errors. During the entire poem I could feel so much emotions that it brought tears to my eyes. Great work, Tink. 

 

IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 6:46 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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I'm sorry for your mother. But believe me when I say she's in a better place, really... :)
Zinaidia SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 6:35 pm
Zinaidia SILVER, Moreno Valley, California
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Wow....this was amazingly sweet. You have so much talent, and I could feel the emotion in this poem. VERY good job, bravo. 
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 6:22 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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"Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,"

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thanks. and im glad you liked it.
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 6:19 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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thank you both of you. and thank you for your prayers and condolences.
awayra BRONZE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 9:31 am
awayra BRONZE, Bucharest, Alabama
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so it is true when they say one becomes a real poet only after feeling the bitterness of a tragedy... please take my condolences, I'm very sorry for your suffering but just think it will make you stronger! keep going!
writer_girl15 said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 9:09 pm
this is so sad! my prayers are with you and your family :)
Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 7:26 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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&quot;Everything&#039;s a triangle.&quot; ~ My mother<br /> <br /> &quot;Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it&#039;s the easiest way to be heard.&quot;

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Awww. I want to give you a virtual hug! You really put emotion into this. I'm sure your mother is proud of you for writing this. It's perfect the way it is, like CarrieAnn13. I love the image you portrayed. It's amazing! :)
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 2 2011 at 8:27 am
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,&quot;

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Thanks. I had tears in my eyes when i wrote it too. Thhanks for reading my poem. ;)
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 9:07 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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Aw, this is so sad.  I know nothing will bring your mother back, but you have my condolences.  I have absolutely no criticism for this poem.  The grammar is excellent and you wrote so emotionally I had tears in my eyes.  Good job, Tink1350!