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My Mother is a Mountain MAG

January 6, 2012
By Luna557 SILVER, Wheaton, Illinois
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My mother is a mountain
She never bends or moves
She never breaks or cools
And underneath that thick stony skin there is heat.

My mother is a birch
She is thin and pale
She is beautiful and alive
And any imperfections are as natural as the trees.

My mother is a human
She loves and laughs
She is weak and flawed
And her birch hands, mountain strength make me.

© Marcus B., Phoenix, AZ

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lauren_mcmicking SILVER said...
on Aug. 4 2013 at 3:02 pm
lauren_mcmicking SILVER, Goose Creek, South Carolina
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I love the way you describe your mother. This poem reminds me of the saying "My mom is my rock." It is a very inspirational piece. My favorite stanza, however, is the last one in which you describe the way your mom affects you. Amazing job!
M. said...
on Aug. 4 2013 at 2:14 pm
I absolutely love the way you describe your mother. This reminds of me of the saying "My mom is my rock." I love the inspiration of this. The last stanza is my favorite because you talk about the way your mom affects you.
so_joy SILVER said...
on Aug. 16 2012 at 9:16 pm
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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Beautiful! Great job! Fantastic job on describing your mother! Please read,rate,and comment on my poems! Thanks!