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I'll never forget this moment
you looked at me jokingly and said
"Love your neighbor as you love yourself"
So if you hate yourself you should hate your neighbor.
haha
No. it means you should love your neighbor
as you love the perfect reflection of yourself
not the image in the mirror
your true self
Really? I didn't know that.
There are no words to describe
what happened next
the silent understanding that happened between us
asyourmindspiritandbody
merged into one
you reached over and hugged me
and wouldn't let me go
'I forgive you'
was not necessary
in those moments
all the past hurt was wiped away
ii
forgiveness is not a forced act,
but a byproduct of maturing-
that moment when the person grows up
and you grow up too,
realizing she never would have
hurt you in the first place
had she really understood
Author notes
They need a philosophy category....
I wrote this piece based on an experience I had with my daughter. It was more than just a physical exchange.
We have been going through some tough times, so this moment really affected me deeply, and held much meaning to me. Part one is written specifically to my daughter, part two to the reader. It is dedicated to her. I love you, daughter...I only wish I could say it better.
Written June 4th, 2004
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wow - this is truly a wonderful piece. i liked the way it was set up/broken up with the first part to your daugher, and the second part more towards the reader. you have captured a moment in time perfectly, and written it well so that other's can take a glimpse into your life. this is something that i felt i could relate too. my mother and i used to not get a long at all, and still have our troubles, but somtimes there is no words to say, but just arms to wrap around each other, and something unexplainable happens in the physical, and i kind of got that feeling from this. and the of this is splendid, because i think it captures the truth - we (mother and daughter) wouldn't hurt each other as much if we understood how the other felt/thought/etc. this is an incredible write - beautiful words, strong emotions. keep up the amazing work! thank you so much for entering and best of luck in the contest <3
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You and your daughter must have such a great relationship. I love the conversations that I've had with my Mother in the past, so much understanding of things have come out of it. I have learned the "read between the line" meanings of things and now as I look back on them I realize how much they have impacted my life. When we are small things are simple and as we get older we make them complicated. It is when we look in our past and see the lessons that life and our parents have taught us that we begin to really see.
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/Wow. This one sure got me thinking..... if my mom could only be like you. If...
Yet another great write. I enjoyed this one more than ever. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience between you and your daughter. I can tell she loves you.. and you love her more.
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"ii
forgiveness is not a forced act,
but a byproduct of maturing-
that moment when the person grows up
and you grow up too,
realizing she never would have
hurt you in the first place
had she really understood"
You have very strong emotions riding within this piece. You can feel the emotion pulsating from its center and it is remarkablely beautiful.
You have a touching silent storm brewing in this piece, tensing the reader and releasing them into thought.
I could not help but to dive in and relax dazzling the its feeling.
You showed true human emotion here and I am honored that I got to read this. You showed the relationships between us, the real life feelings without the candy coat folly. We hurt, we hurt people and sometimes we heal and sometimes we don't.
This piece reflected an amazing texture of thought and personal connection. I absolutely loved it.
much love,
your friend,
James
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Thank you William! Nice hearing from you again!
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This is touching! I heard this in the Bible. I don't know if you are christian or anything, but these are incredibly powerful. You must have one smart daughter because I would never figure out how to word this, "it means you should love your neighbor
as you love the perfect reflection of yourself
not the image in the mirror
your true self"
I love this Excellent job!!
~Kayla
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You said this perfectly. A moment neither of you will soon forget!!!
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very beautifully written
A lovely dedication to your daughter, I can relate, as my youngest daughter and I never used to get on, she even began running away at 16, for two years I broke my heart over her, now she is 40 has three boys, one the age she was, so far she is managing to keep a rein on him so he doesn't repeat the cycle, now she thanks me for caring and says she wished she'd listen to me, very beautiful~angelica 
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Wow. Take my breath away. Gorgeous words and incredible sentiment. It's wonderful that you have had so intimate an experience with your daughter. I hope someday that I'll be able to experience something like this with mine.
Lovely. Absolutely lovely.
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Oh my goodness, this poem is just . . . I can relate to it %100 my mother and I disagree often and I have moments where we are best friends completely understanding of everything, I love this poem simply because it does relate to my mother and me so well
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I'm sure that your daughter knows how much she means to you..You probably mean the same to her..Like mother like daughter...love each other and be happy..I'm glad that you two have worked everything out..Family is important..they are what makes you whole..best of luck in the contest..
Much love
bambie -
I wish with all my heart that my mum and I could have unconditional love, as you write. I have tried for a number of years to talk to her, but she will not budge. I have learned that my mum is a tough person and she does not know how to love. My mother was grown by her mother who treated my mum the same way my mum treats me. This was a very deep poem, and i can say from my heart that there is a lot of love between you and your daughter, and you both have a very special connection. Cherish her and your guys's love, for it is priceless. Great write, I hope ya win. This piece was very intense, well at least to me. I loved the wording, and I loved the flow. All togetyher awesome write.
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5 stars *****
definately your messege is correct here.... your messege here is clear and should be easily understood by all.. you have made me understand an important part of forgiveness...... i think i too will ponder on it... it was a wonderful description...i could read it closer to my heart as this was a conversation between a MOTHER and a daughter..... you were really nice here madam... just keep it up ... your humble little friend (may be) ...
... ... - vic
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that's very sweet...really, that's the only word that i can think of to describe it, is sweet...thanks for entering this, and i wish you luck
christina -
great
ah, ma, you said it just fine! If only we could really understand each other, walk the same path just once-a new, unique perspective -
This is so heartfelt and true, and is a write that anyone can take away something meaningful from. Don't ever apologize for your poetry, and don't ever let "form" dictate your expression, or hinder your writing. Form is an excellent tool, and can add a lot to a poem, but it can also detract if it becomes the main focus. Your poetry has so much heart. Use form when you feel like it, invent your own forms, and mostly just keep writing. Read everything you can get your hands on, and most of all, have confidence in your work. You are talented, and your poems ARE worth reading. Oh my, sorry, I don't where the preceeding pep talk came from, but I just felt compelled to start rambling on.
I really felt the heart of this, and enjoyed it.
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Well, wow... I know I promised not to read your poetry but I couldn't help myself, and then I promised I'd only write two comments but now I really can't help myself. Currently, I am on the mirrored side of this, and trying my very best to understand, and get to the point where we both can forgive.
I'm touched by this, truly touched, and I'm so glad to see that you two are getting along. Just as it should be.
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Ah extremely well written! It's very good and well..... I have a teenage daughter as well and boy have we had our not so good moments... but I love her and accept her for what she is... LOL and she accepts me for the old prune that I am! Well done! ~Melissa
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i only wish that more mothers could be like you and love their children unconditionally...this was a great poem, heartfelt and true, it was awesome
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ahhh lol i see elaine told you as will i .. who needs structure and classes when you can move the human heart ? that is what poetry is about . touching someone's soul as you have done with this write , i saw the many comment's left and how each person has been moved by this . mother's and daughter's are so conflicting i think simply because mothers want so much more for their daughter's than they had for themselves and daughter's just want to be . to live and experience on their own not learn from their moms lessons. my mom and i always conflict because of that . let me find out on my own i tell her let me see for myself dont show me through your eyes , i might see things differently than you do. ahh the deep love though that comes from being a mom , i never knew what real love was til i gave birth to my own children , and i called my mom and told her so , that deep soul changing thing , to know this child was made in my body of my body was so awe fulfilling and inspiring. it is so hard to let go isn't it ? you have done magic here my friend , be safe , catressa
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wow really good. deep. well done.
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this is an impact poem, both beautiful and powerful. I can’t help but think you should just chop off part ii and let the first part stand alone as a complete poem. it doesn’t need an explanatory postscript. It speaks for itself.
~travis
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Hey we can have both skill and sensitivity can't we eventually? Though I would never want to be 'clever and contrived'- but using skills in as you say bringing out what is really me.
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you say you know nothing about poetry
let me tell you this [ and yes i am on my soap box here!] you know how to feel, how to express yourself in a real and honest way
dont give me clever and contrived
irony and wit play a part in some poems - and skill and creativity is importnat - what is more important to me [ and my view counts for little around here!] is that you write with sensitivity, with honesty and with feeling
never change
take care
elaine
x
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Tour de force!
Oh my! I just added you to my favourites before I read this...Lady, you just made me cry!!
This was bloody magnificent! 
~ Gennelle
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This reminded me of a moment my mom and I had not too long ago. You worded this wonderfully, and the format fits the piece perfectly. This was so touching..I don't think there was one thing wrong with it. Thanks for sharing, this piece was pure perfection.
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Thanks for your comment. I don't really know much about poetry, and write from instinct, so I don't really feel I have the yardstick of knowledge to even really judge or write my poetry, as I know many people have on here and is reflected in their poety ...but I want to learn how to express myself in this form, so I will try until I have the chance to really study...and yet my experience on here through people's comments have taught me that poetry goes way beyond structure of verse, to the way it touches a reader...
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i'm gonna have to agree with everyone else so far, i loved this. it's amazingly well written and just, i don't know, right somehow. i have no children but i'm sure my mother and every other mother has felt the way you felt in this piece, or will at some point. again, this is just really great, wonderful job.
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well freak n a....and you said i wouldnt see brilliance in your work!! this is fabulous...i can relate so much...as most people can...apologies come in many forms...from a nudge to a cold can of pop when it's needed most...and it takes a mature person to read between the 'lines' and accept the other person for who they are..and not try to force upon them their own idea of what feeling and being sorry is..i dont know..but grand job! really enjoyed the read!!!
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you will never know what your write meant to me to read at this particular time. and to explain it would take hours so i will just say that you captured a moment and expressed an exchange with tenderness and love. you reveal insights i had overlooked in my own exchanges. still nursing some sensitive wounds that are constantly reopened and never quite heal. extraordinary writing. really, i loved this one.
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i loved this!your daughter is very lucky to have a mom who loves her this much.an excellant write.well done
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"forgiveness is not a forced act,
but a byproduct of maturing-" This struck me.I had never really thought about that before. Thanks for the beautiful thought. I also loved the way you merged the two separate selves from loving a perfect image, your true self and then when the merging took place, the other became your true self, a single being. Amazing progression of thought.
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I loved how you put the words "asyourmindspiritandbody" together follow by the word "merged", intelligent! Insightful poem, loved it!
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I liked this poem alot. Very well done! -Staycee-
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this was very good i enjoyed reading it.i think your daugther would be proud of your work.very good job -
this is such a nice poem i really like it... such a nice tribute... shes lucky to have a mom like you... i know shell love it
~av
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awwww this made me choke up. mother/daughter relationships are so unique in every way and to every one involved. to realize your words can sclupt and guide the person you love so dearly and make them whole is a great feeling. good job
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"..forgiveness is not a forced act,
but a byproduct of maturing- ..." This is SO true!!
Very thought provoking and beautifully written. Excellent write
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This is beautifully written and holds truth Your daughter is probably very happy you wrote this! Excellent job.
Love
Amy
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