You gave me thunder without sad rains,
claps of cheer even when I was perturbed and flippant;
taught me how to differentiate affable from arrant,
and those times I thought you had left me for not--
there you were in glowing smile to cushion my fall.
Your bravura quip and ethereal knowledge is indelible.
I just wanted you to know that if I am as comely as you
at seventy-six, if my handiwork is as appealing, as beauteous...
Watch out world because Charlesetta's child, her eldest daughter
will trumpet forth her inherited gifts in joyous celebration.
Author notes
"Moon Over Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Photo taken November 26, 2007
Credit & Copyright: Tyler Westcott
Grab Bag Prompt - "A Conversation with your Mother"
These words are far less than my Mother deserves. I will however share this poem with her tomorrow. She is truly my lighthouse! Thank you for this prompt, I surely need to say all this and more to my mother.
A contest entry
- Grab Bag Contest by Dalaney.
1000 points, ended October 13, 17 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Constructive critique please.
Comments
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I cannot imagine the love your mother
must carry for you in her heart. This
is the most lovely tribute and written
with so much beauty and respect. I am
very happy my prompt stirred such a
heartfelt poem. Thank you, Renee, for
another piece of poetry I will remember.
Love, Lane -
I love my mom.
"indelible"... for sure
and that is why we are so lucky
to have the very best
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How beautiful, I love this from start to finish, we all need to be mindful of who and what has made us as awesome as we are. Your mother sounds amazing indeed. I need to thank my mother for all her efforts and tears. Well done.
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A beautiful and..
very thoughtful tribute to your mom! I can see it now
you read it, she smiles widely, a few tears escapes her eyes(tears of joy) and moves to embrace you..the moment is so touching and special.. Yeah, you did your thing lady! excellent!
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Wonderful words for your Mother. Give her a hug from me!
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A lady with many good words
A lady who will speak when they need to be heard...mac
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This is awesome!! You did a very wonderful job!! I love it!! You are amazing!! LOTS OF LOVE!!
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