I remember you
Your the blur of gray I saw
before I found my mind
and wern`t you too
the warmth I grew to love
You taught me to stand alone
and told me right from wrong
didn't you
and was it not you
who walked me to school the first day
"now don`t be afraid" you said
But I was
and you were the one
who wrote me each week.. in Nam
yes I remember
it was my Mom
and when I won
or was sad or down
it was Mom who was there... and cheered me on
all my life.. my Mom
and when you died
we all cried... remembering all you had done
and the fun
Yes... I remember you
and will until I am gone
your my Mother
your my Precious MOM
LeeL
Author notes
This was written to my mother under a red flashlite in the field, in 1968 In South East Asia
(updated in 2001 upon her death) God save us and my Mom
A contest entry
- I Miss My Mommy by Assisted-Suicide.
375 points, ended December 5, 2006, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Talking Toni.
450 points, ended May 17, 2008, 35 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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This is a wonderful poem and a great tribute to your mother. I enjoyed reading this poem. Toni
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Hi Tony
Thank you for caring for my words
and for the HM
Your very kind
Rick
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This is yet another wonderful poem. I think I even like this on more than the other one! Great write and thanks again for entering!
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Princess Padge
Happy Holidays! -
Joyce
Because we are so human, we look at events in our lives as s series of random situations. If there is a Diety, guiding us, then our direction is already known and perposed. I know how you loved your Dad, cause I know how I loved my sweet Mom.
The fact you are with me, is evidence enough to know we are destoned to have this care for each other. I am glad you read this, my mom was a great woman, very much like yourself.
And that my dear, is another reason I love you, Rick -
beautiful
out of all the poems, i've ever read of yours, i love this one the most. you love your mom, the same as i love my dad. after reading this i now can understand, why you understand the feelings i had for my dad, like no other has ever done before. this poem makes it all so clear.
i'm not sure why i read this one poem today, but i thank God i did. i needed to read these words.
our story is becoming more amazing each day.
there's a reason for everything, we both agree to that.
there's a reason i came to this poem today.
God really did send me, you to love.
wow he's a smart God.... he knows just what he's doing.
great poem Babe, your Mom has got to be proud of the man you are today.
you speak so lovely of her,
i know she was a very beautiful lady, she had to be, she had you for a son.
i love you joyce
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Honey, I miss my Mom too, I could do no wrong with her, I was her Boy... Thanks for reading
Rick -
Grandma i think is the only thing i could write about that wouldnt be depressing. she is my real hero. i miss her so much.
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Thank you for reading. God blessed me with a wonderfull Mom
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Rick this is a wonderful tribute to your mother. You are such an amazing soul. I think you have a great heart and your mom would be so proud...Trina
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I don`t here perfect very often so I will take it...lol..Rick
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Sunshine, Boys and Men love there momies, Thank you, Rick
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Beautiful, sentimental write Rick.You amaze me more and more with every write. I am honored to know such a talented and inspirational poet. Wonderful job..
Sunshine -
Love is forever and ever
Your mom still loves you, too, from Heaven. She is not far away and someday you will find her right in front of you and she will be your guide to God. The bond is great and never ends, I do believe. I love this poem. It is perfect. 
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Wonderful memorial
Rick,
I still love this poem and will forever. Come saturday as early as you can, Bob -
Wow this was a wwonderful way with words very expressive and sincere. You did a great job here. I could feel the love and warmth of your heart through every word made. You are your words. Bless you and yours.
Much love
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Thank you for reading Melanie
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I loved the personal feel this had to it... your mother..ahhhh.... I know you must miss her so. Thanks for sharing a piece of you with me
I shall linger in your pages.. so write on 
Always,
Melanie
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Linda, I wrote this on the inside of a pack of Camels in little tiney writing..lol I had it for years and lost it moving. I had it memorised by then. Thank you, Rick
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Thank you Linn for commenting, Rick
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What a beautiful poem, and to write it as you did , under those conditions and save it...You are a wonderful poet, Rick!
Lynda
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this poem is especially touching for me to read as i do not have
these special memories you have so loving written about. through
your beautiful words; you have allowed me
to feel what a mother's love is; thank you.
a most cherished poem written so tenderly; it is just beautiful
and truly showcases your gift for expressing such lovely emotions.
bless you for sharing such special memories.
lynn
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Thank you glad you liked it, Rick
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this made me smile...i really like it, its sweet. like totally beyond sweet
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Linda, My Mom pasted away last year at home, with all her children gathered around, at total peace. Bless My Mom
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