I know the words I'd like to say to you,
to give thanks for all you've done.
But each time I try to say the words,
they escape me as fast as they come.
How could I ever thank you enough?
It's because of you I now feel whole.
You encouraged me to find my strength,
to embrace the depths of my soul.
You've taught me so many lessons for life,
you made me believe In being first.
You forced me to test my broken wings,
always hugging me when at my worst.
You paint the world a colorful rainbow,
It's because of you I now can dream.
You never gave up on who you knew I was,
knowing I was not the person I seemed.
Could there ever be adequate words of thanks,
for being there with me when times were tough.
Everything that I feel I want to say to you,
doesn't quit measure up to being enough.
How could I possibly just say thanks?
Thanks for being there through all my tears.
Thanks for ten-thousand little things you've done,
and for putting up with me over the years?
Thanks for changing with me as I changed,
and for NOT accepting some of my flaws.
Thanks for not loving me because you had to,
but still loving me..."just because".
A million thanks for never giving up on me,
though I know you've been at wits end.
Thanks for always being honest to me, about me,
but mostly Mom, thanks for being my friend.
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Happy Birthday to MOM
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300 points, ended September 17, 2008, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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An admirable tribute... the very words many of wish we could find on Mother's Day and the like.
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How wonderful to feel like this about your mom. Most of us feel the same way, yet there are other families in which this feeling is completely different. Liked the flow, the rhythm, rhyme and sentiments expressed so well in these lines. Congratulations on winning bronze in the contest as well.
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Thank you for the read and for your beautiful comments...I appreciate both.
Nevadapoet
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A wonderful tribute to your Mom. You are blessed to have each other.
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Thank you dear madam again for stopping in to read...
Until next time.
Be Well,
Shelly
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and for NOT accepting some of my flaws.
I like this line, I remember when my daughter thanked me (a few years later mind you) for making her do something and not accepting some of her behavior.
Such a beautiful poem, any mother would be happy to recieve such a wonderful heartfelt thank you.
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Thank you so much for stopping in for a read and for leaving your most welcome comments...they do mean alot to me. I appreciate them both!
Be Well,
Nevadapoet
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SPLENDID !!
well this is the best way to wish your mom HAPPY B'DAY....she ll definitely feel so proud and special .I cannot mention any particular line in this one because I simply loved the complete thing ...this is so very emotional and touching ....I LOVED IT !!!
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Thank you so much for your very wwelcome comments...they as always mean alot to me.
Until next time,
Shelly
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