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…!”
Author notes
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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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.
AsIThink...
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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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