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Published: 2008-03-07 06:57:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 2173; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 19
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Mom?


Mom? Can you hear me? Do you know me? Do you care?

Mom? Are you proud? Am I like you? Are you there?

I miss you, I had babies, you would love them, I know you would.

Did I do it right?

Some are grown now; did I do it like I should?

I was a singer, did you see me? Did I look like you up on that stage?

I got old now and I don't look like that today, Oh, mom I am so very sorry that you never got to age.

Cancer took Kelly and Nonnie too, are they in Heaven? Are they sitting there with you?

Oh mom I love them and I miss you all so much..I never wrote this note to you.. I know that I lost touch… I know I was hiding, from the pain from the unknown

But Mom can you see me? Can you see me can you see how much I've grown?

Mom can you hear me? Or am I sitting here crying all alone?

Mom can you believe it? I adopted 6 more children to call my very own!

I know it seems crazy but I want to be the best that I can be.

Knowing sickness has tried to beat me down; it has yet to conquer me!

You are my inspiration, never quitting, sitting or laying still until the end.  

I yearn to be the strength that you lay before me, to not falter, to not bend.

Oh mom can you hear me? Am I anything like you?  Were you really a Rockette? Mom, was that the truth?

You fought like no other, the smartest woman I know.

I try to stand tall, and be smart, Mom, does it show?

Do you see my eldest, wow she is a star, bless her mom

Can you see her, from where you are?

I don't want to lose her she is the only one with our tainted blood

Can the angel of death pass by her, do have connections up above.

Mom, she was born just a year after you died, her daddy died 13yrs later is he by your side?

It's been tough without you here; there is so much I want you to see…

But most of all dear mommy,

I want you proud of me.
                                                                                      Copyright ©shell 03/06/08
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Comments: 42

Parker12312321312 [2017-02-12 05:04:42 +0000 UTC]

 

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chocnillaberry [2016-06-29 02:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Not many things can make me cry...
                           ... But this did.

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sammykaye1 [2009-04-22 18:35:09 +0000 UTC]

Featured in my journal [link]

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IndifferentIsolation [2009-04-22 15:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Really nice honest poem.

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mombeam [2009-03-10 00:06:37 +0000 UTC]

Aw Shell, this poem is still that perfect one that truly tugs at my heart. It is no less moving today as it was when I read it last year. When reading it and knowing what I do know about you, I could just feel your mother answering all your questions with much love for you and a whole lot of pride. You are a treasure and she knows it. Blessings to you my friend.

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Lechtonen [2008-10-08 12:31:08 +0000 UTC]

I went through my favourites and came back to this. It still brings tears in my eyes. Thank you.

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kazumi-sama22 [2008-04-16 22:43:48 +0000 UTC]

wow... that's beautiful... this is why i love creative things (art). they make the world seem just a little kinder. ^^

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lampuchka [2008-03-15 08:57:39 +0000 UTC]

wow! it's just fantastic... Can't stop reading it again and again... breathtaking...

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shell4art In reply to lampuchka [2008-03-17 12:27:28 +0000 UTC]

That makes my heart warm. I wonder sometimes if people will take the time to read them (after the initial posting) and I am so glad that you did and posted your support. It means the world to me.

Thank you!

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lampuchka In reply to shell4art [2008-03-18 08:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh, gosh... You wonder if people take time to read them? I have red it hundred times! It is really so great... thank YOU for your writings... you have nothing to thank about.. cause you really deserve admiration

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gafrin [2008-03-15 00:33:49 +0000 UTC]

no words..I have no words..Thank you so much....

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shell4art In reply to gafrin [2008-03-17 12:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! What a kind and heartfelt comment. Thank you!

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tinuviels-tragedy [2008-03-11 19:11:13 +0000 UTC]

I've got goosebumps, and my eyes are tearing up.

This was one of the most powerful, most heartfelt things I've read.

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shell4art In reply to tinuviels-tragedy [2008-03-17 12:39:03 +0000 UTC]

What an incredible review. That is so kind and supportive of you, it makes my heart warm! Blessings to you and thank you so much.

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well-moistened [2008-03-10 03:42:28 +0000 UTC]

I've absolutely had to feature this in my journal and it's making me hesitate to write the open letter to my mother of anger and fire vomit that I had planned.

So yarrh you're on my frontpage for a few.

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ChaoticMisfortune [2008-03-09 17:20:55 +0000 UTC]

I wrote about 300+ poems when my bf committed suicide. I so know how healing poetry can be. Seriously hon publish this and share your story. I'm still in tears. Such a beautiful poem. You deserve a huge DD for this!

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PhoenixProduction [2008-03-08 13:40:48 +0000 UTC]

That's very beautiful!

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shell4art In reply to PhoenixProduction [2008-03-08 23:30:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. The response from this poem has made it even more healing. Blessings!

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PhoenixProduction In reply to shell4art [2008-03-09 02:32:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I suppose that's a good thing then.

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squanpie-lit [2008-03-07 20:01:16 +0000 UTC]

I restarted my computer, yelled at my headphones and the whole set up and everything to hear this poem, but I must say that it was worth it!

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shell4art In reply to squanpie-lit [2008-03-08 23:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. The response from this poem has made it even more healing. Blessings! Thank you!!!

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poisonedrose [2008-03-07 19:32:09 +0000 UTC]

You spoke with so much emotion; it gave the piece so much depth. I think this is a really successful spoken poem

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shell4art In reply to poisonedrose [2008-03-09 00:12:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! This is something I had always wanted to do. The response from this has made it even more healing, I want to do more. The support here is amazing. Thank you!

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poisonedrose In reply to shell4art [2008-03-09 18:46:23 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! Would be awesome to read/hear more poetry from you.

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osagelady [2008-03-07 14:23:31 +0000 UTC]

.... I hear you and I understand. That's beautiful

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shell4art In reply to osagelady [2008-03-09 00:27:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!! It was hard and the lit community helped alot. One of the most healing things I have done artistically. Thank you.

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osagelady In reply to shell4art [2008-03-09 04:21:32 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes it just helps to write things down...

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grimfairyreaper [2008-03-07 14:23:16 +0000 UTC]

beautiful and from the heart. I came so close to loosing my own Mum through cancer. She was lucky they spotted it as she had just had my brother...I must fave beautifully done!

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shell4art In reply to grimfairyreaper [2008-03-09 00:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Joy for your mum How great...truly. This was one of the most healing things I have done artistically..a pivotal point in my life. Thank you so much for your support.

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grimfairyreaper In reply to shell4art [2008-03-10 14:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Its wonderful work and a great message to it. I'm doing race for life this year because of it!

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well-moistened [2008-03-07 13:47:35 +0000 UTC]

i cried. wow. my mascara may hate you, but my god this is touching.

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shell4art In reply to well-moistened [2008-03-09 00:30:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much. I think it was the greatest healing experiences I have had artistically. Amazing how the support of this community can help change the course of ones life.. it was pivotal, for certain.

Thank you!

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AmaundraPaine [2008-03-07 13:39:56 +0000 UTC]

WOW. I'm....speechless...I kind of want to cry...

Beautiful...

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shell4art In reply to AmaundraPaine [2008-03-09 00:33:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. It was very healing--perhaps the most healing thing I have done artistically. This community's support is invaluable. This is a pivotal time in my life. This has been an amazing experience. Thank you so much for reading, listening and being part of this miracle for me.

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dpluver0819 [2008-03-07 12:28:39 +0000 UTC]

wow thats amazing! very awesome job!!!

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shell4art In reply to dpluver0819 [2008-03-09 00:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. It was very healing--perhaps the most healing thing I have done artistically. This community's support is invaluable. This is a pivotal time in my life. This has been an amazing experience. Thank you so much for reading, listening and being part of this miracle for me.

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dpluver0819 In reply to shell4art [2008-03-09 02:28:44 +0000 UTC]

np at all.u keep being strong and be the best mom u can be

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cocoajoe [2008-03-07 11:50:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!! You need to put a warning label on that... Have to redo my make up for work now....You did an excellent job.

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shell4art In reply to cocoajoe [2008-03-09 00:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. It was very healing--perhaps the most healing thing I have done artistically. This community's support is invaluable. This is a pivotal time in my life. This has been an amazing experience. Thank you so much for reading, listening and being part of this miracle for me.

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cocoajoe In reply to shell4art [2008-03-09 00:55:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure your mom is proud...how could she not be.......

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norpex [2008-03-07 11:46:20 +0000 UTC]

That's pretty powerful... Fits the theme nicely, it's taking up some pretty heavy matters but treats them delicately, brave move, because this'll be dividing readers/listeners

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shell4art In reply to norpex [2008-03-09 00:35:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. It was very healing--perhaps the most healing thing I have done artistically. This community's support is invaluable. This is a pivotal time in my life. This has been an amazing experience. Thank you so much for reading, listening and being part of this miracle for me.

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