Mommy! Mommy!
I did it…I grew up
No more diapers
No sipper cup…
Mommy, thank you
After I crawled—then I walked
At first I mumbled
Then I talked
The more I played
The stronger I grew
I got my scars
But passed adolescence too
I’ve known you my whole life
Yet I never knew
Looking back, I see it was hidden
But there were many clues
You are an Artist
A sculptor of mine
Who chiseled and kneaded this form
I’m trying to polish me to let your work shine
I wanna thank you mommy
I had a chill when this thought came for free:
If I live for 300 years I won’t able to thank you enough
So a little voice said, “I’m gonna tell mommy…!”
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Every day should be mother's day in my head. Either way, this is dedicated to my mother. She's 76 now and has done the best that she could in raising her children. I'm moved beyond words... "Thank you again and again mommy".
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Awe, this is such a beautiful dedication to your mother. I am sure she had a handfull
Loved it.
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Thank you very much for you kind words and thoughts about this piece. Yes, my mother loved/loves it...almost as much as I loved writing it about here.
AsIThink...
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aww great poem, I love how its written
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ahhh. Thank you very, very much. What a considerable comment that's left me with a huge smile of satisfaction.
AsIThink...
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So lovely, and yes, such sentiments should be shared with those who have invested so much into us... particularly as they age, and our time for bestowing such honor shortens. I loved that you used "mommy" instead of "Mother" or "Mom." It was so endearing and gave the speaker a vulnerability that the other terms of affection would have missed. A simply lovely tribute.
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Big, delightful smiles here ten. Not only is your avatar (and name) great, now you've went and left me these touching comments. Thank you so very much. Yes, I STILL call my mother "mommy" (haha) - ahhh, what do you do, huh? You brought a huge smile to my face with your words and left me nodding in reflection. So true too: "particularly as they age, and our time for bestowing such honor shortens"...so well put.
AsIThink...
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lovely
my mother passed in 96',I only wish I could thank her time and time again for her being such a wonderful mother.
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Wow, I can't imagine your loss. I wish you all the best. I can not say enough what your reflections (and sharing) here means to me. Thank you very much mz. butter.
AsIThink...
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wow very nice and i love the way you thanked your mom in this poem very nice work i love it keep it up and never stop.
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Thank you very much. My mother means so much to me. I really appreciate your compliments here and glad that you liked this. Thank you for the time you spent reading and commenting.
AsIThink...
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Inspiring
We live in a world that seems to be so self consumed most of the time. We plod along through life thinking about our own troubles and worries and don't ever really give much thought to others.
I think it's wonderful that you took the time to appreciate your mother in that same way that she has probably appreciated you from the day you were born.
I can imagine that she was very proud to have received this wonderful gift from you, as has been echoed before in the comments, any mother would
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Thank you so much for the reading here. It was great to have gotten your feedback on the piece I wrote for my mother. Yes, I agree with your observations of society these days - a real shame too that we have sunk to this state of 'self-consumption' in my view.
What you had to say made me smile and smiling is one of those things that I don't take for granted. I really appreciate the time you put into your comments on this.
AsIThink...
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WOW
this is beautiful, the love that you have shown for your mother brings a tear to my eyes. Reading this she should be proud of her best....from a grown man to his mother bravo
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This is truly a powerful comment here. Thank you very, very much for it. I'm touched by you and that is so wonderful a feeling. May your tears be recyled to replenish another soul (as it has me in this instance). She loved this (as you indicated).
AsIThink...
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awwwwwww
this poem just speaks to me so very much because i have a little girl who is just now starting to pass certain milestones and it's amazing watching her grow up =]
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So wonderful of you to share these words of yours; these emotions here. Thank you very much for it; for your understanding and ability to identify with this, it means a lot to me.
AsIThink...
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Absolutely awesome. There is no woman on the face of the planet who would not like to recieve this poem from a child.
Great job.
Mike
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Thank you so much Woodchuck4400...you have humbled me. Thanks for the kind thoughts and feedback. I really appreciate your sentiment here.
AsIThink...
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Lovely and too cute indeed
I was with my mom till her last breath and she was truly my angel that hed me all those years and even on her day passing still held that look of love we all saw forever and a day
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Incredible story (I see why your name is as it is); thank you for sharing it with me. And thank you for these beautiful comments. Glad that something about it, gelled with you.
AsIThink...
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this is so touching to the heart!
to hear your pen release those little words...mommy..just
broke through all the layers and so tenderly too!
Lovely, lovely poem!
She will smile tears of joy reading this!
ears/Seattle
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"...tears of joy"? ears...she already did. Thank you very much for this warm and incredible feedback; what a wonderful surprise! So glad you liked it. That's really my mother in the picture. She is kind of camera-shy....74 years old. Gosh, I love her so much.
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The Title
I was on my way to find your latest in word warz when this title stopped me into a chuckle. I just had to read. What A wondeful tribute to your mom. This really is a great pc. of poetry. Now to try and catch up on the warz. Jeez trying to keep up with you guys is like running in a tornado and goin nowhere. hahaha... but i shall try my best. Winters around the corner I'll catch up then. Peace -
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wow...thanks for this great comment; Really enjoyed writing to my mom...she loved it and THAT was what I was going for (BTW, trust me, the "Word Warz" has me too). Love to see you on this pages...Dill.
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This is a beautiful poem, really classic. I like how the language even seems to age through the piece. It makes me want to call my mom and tell her too. I think I will! 
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You are hilarious...Thanks a ton for you fun-spirited soul and (of course) this fabulous comment. Yeah, the age-progression thing was intentional but I didn't realize they no one remarked about it until you wrote it yourself (lol). Hmmm...? You're quite the sharp-eyed one, huh (smiling). Thanks again (and yeah, go tell your mommy).
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Could not agree any further!Ni
Nice tribute to your mother Randy! She is a very special person and this poem is just wonderful to read about her! Mother's Day should be every day! GREAT WORK!!!
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Thanks a lot Pat. She told me that she loves this piece and so it made me even happier than when I wrote it. Thank you again for honoring me with your positive feedback (always) and your frequent visits to my page. I've been busy but should be by your pages again soon. Take care and be well...
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A Wonderful Tribute!
This is so beautiful, and what a nice honor for your dear mother. I agree that every day should be mother's day. You have made her very proud I am sure. Blessings, Patty
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Thank you very much for this wonderful comment. Yeah, my mother loved this piece and I loved to write it about her. I love your incredible feedback. It feeds for so long...
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This is such a wonderful tribute to Mom's ..yours in particular! So many heartfelt thoughts, but these lines have to be my favorite!:
You are an Artist
A sculptor of mine
Who chiseled and kneaded this form
I’m trying to polish me to let your work shine
Excellent!
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Thanks so much. My mother (so many mothers) has given me more than I could possibly re-pay. Funny enough, she always told my brothers and I, "You children draw so good. You are little artists". So, I find it humorous thinking about that in light of how she crafted us (but never made the connection regarding herself...hmmm?). I really appreciate this review.
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I love the idea of a mother as a sculptor shaping her children, it 's so true, yet I bet most people don't think of it. Thanks for the insight.
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Thank very much for this wonderful comment! Artistry is in the eye of the beholder, huh? And a mother's love impacts how she molds us (to me)...
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You are an Artist
A sculptor of mine
i really liked this lines.... very nice. i like the thought behind it
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I appreciate your take on this. Thank you very much for the read. Glad you like it...
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this is so beautiful it broought tears to my eyes lovely lovely lovely piece
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Thank you very much. My mother brought tears to mine many times. I can relate. Thanks for this wonderful comment.
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I am a brand new granny...
my first born delivered unto me a sweet little grandson
born on Valentine's day..and just recently he turned
one years old in 2007, and when he raised his arms,
and said mama...to me, my heart melted as if it were
the very first time...the echoes of love returned to mine.
very touching poem, feasted our hearts.
ears/Seattle loved it! cleverly done, and
smartly written!
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Wow..this is such a wonderful comment. I don't know what to say? This is my mom and I love her so much. What else needs to be said, huh? Thanks so, so much. I'm really touched...
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I Love This!
I am 27 years old, and you know what? I still call my mother, Mommy.. And furthermore I am proud of it. I have 2 kids of my own, and I still refer to her that way. She loves me, she knows I am odd, and she accepts me the way that I am. Mothers are so special, no matter what they can't help but want to be artist, and usually make some pretty wonderful masterpieces! Like you Dear Poet! Your Mommy created more than one precious gem stone! Exquisitely written.. Tell her I said thank you for inspiring such a wonderful child, to become such an amazing adult and poet!! Bravissimo, Bravo!
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I love this comment. You know what? I think I'll collect all of your wonderful comments (and so far, they're the only type, you type - lol), and make myself a "Feel Better and Better About Yourself" book (lol). You sure know how to lay it on thick (hahaha...I know, I know...you're mean what you're saying). This is some really great comments here. Thanks a ga-zillion. And I will most certainly tell my mother what you've said the next time I talk to her (God-willing). Wow...this feedback could keep me full for weeks (lol). Bravo to you!
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this was perfectly matched to the picture. Mommy, i'm gonna tell....lol. this is a great inspiring piece. the mother's of the world will love this poem. loved this. thanks for adding this piece to the world of awesome writes you've already created....this is one of the best piece yet! one love to MOMMY!Happy Mother's DAy everyday!
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Thank you O' great scribbler (I mean "scribe guy"). Love these comments here. I'm sure she'll love this too. You're welcome... Maybe others will feel like you feel? It's the least I could do to give mommy (even some) of what she's earned...If you understand what I mean...
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WOW!!
I'M FLOORED! I thought I was coming to read a new entry into the 'war series'! Talk about WRONG! but in a great way ,great surprise ,great beautiful touching piece!! By the way that woman looks sorta like someone I should know, but I can't place her?... J.K.! L.O.L.
I LOVE THIS BOOOOYYYEEE!!
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I thought you might? Thanks for the visit. Hmmmm...I'll give you a couple of guesses (about the picture prompt - lol). Yeah, I figured you wouldn't have expected this one (especially since Mother's Day is a few weeks away...hahaha). Glad it 'floored' you. But, I hope you didn't hurt yourself (smiling).
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