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December 17, 2008
By AmbRawr BRONZE, Allentown, Pennsylvania
AmbRawr BRONZE, Allentown, Pennsylvania
3 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
We choose the love we think we deserve ~The Perks


And I remember she wouldn’t wake up.
Her lips were mushed together in a
Horrible shade of red
They buried my mother in a white dress
And red lips.
And she couldn’t see.
Where are your glasses, Mommy?
And still at sixteen I bring them to my face
And peer through the distorted murky lenses
To see what she saw
Maybe one day …
And I remember it hitting me
Like it does every day
When I hear them all talk and complain about their
“Horrible” mothers
What’s it like to have a mother
I’d give anything to know,
Or at least for them to know how lucky they are.
They know.
And I remember she wouldn’t sit up
And I dreamed of a stuffing machine because
Someone whispered by my ear she was
Cut in half and stuffed
And it made no sense
And still at sixteen I wonder
What happened to my mother?
And I remember her faintly
She doesn’t even smile in my dreams anymore
And I wonder if she’ll ever be proud of me
If she’d ever approve of me
And who I’ve become
The things I’ve seen
The things I’ve done
And I remember her singing
Though I can’t hear her voice
The only happy Christmas I hold on to
Every year
Maybe one day it’ll come back
I used to think
Maybe one day she’d come back
And still at sixteen I hope
Maybe one day she’ll come back …
And I remember she wouldn’t wake up
Not even to say good-bye.



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on Sep. 25 2012 at 11:51 pm
TheSkyOwesMeRain GOLD, Irvine, California
13 articles 1 photo 299 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life isn't measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments which take your breath away.

You are only as strong as your weakest link.

Wow, beautiful poem :) You conveyed the emotions perfectly...

Magnetar said...
on Sep. 22 2012 at 3:14 pm
Magnetar, Sayreville, New Jersey
0 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"It doesn't matter what you're looking for just as long as you're looking."

This is a powerful poem that conveys deep emotion.

on Sep. 21 2012 at 1:21 pm
PoeticTwirler PLATINUM, Wantagh, New York
24 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
" If I has to chose between loving you and breathing , I would use my last breath to say I love you...."

Yout poem was absolutly beautiful. I was able o feel your emotions. Wonderful job!

on Sep. 21 2012 at 10:54 am
Shaniawaloven, Hamptonville, North Carolina
0 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
I dropped a tear in the ocean, the day you find it is the day i'll stop missing you.

I really like your poem. I understand what you mean, but it was my dad who died. Great work!

on Sep. 13 2012 at 8:22 am
Yourboggert1 BRONZE, Welford, South Carolina
4 articles 3 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
dark cannot drive out dark; only light can do that. hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

i really enjoyed this. ofcourse it was sad but still, very good. your emotions were so clear and to the point! keep it up and let all your pain turn to beauty.

Memory2 said...
on Sep. 6 2012 at 6:59 am
I feel her pain and really dig deep for her with this. I'm so so sorry for ur lost and I pray that she will always be with u

on Sep. 6 2012 at 6:54 am
remember16 SILVER, WhiteLake, Michigan
9 articles 0 photos 44 comments

Favorite Quote:
This is only a minor setback to a major comeback

amazing poem, 

on Sep. 3 2012 at 7:44 pm
AnimeFallenAngel BRONZE, St. Cloud, Florida
3 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." -Edgar Allan Poe

This wasso amazing! I am sorry for your loss :(

on Aug. 20 2012 at 8:22 pm
Mimi15 PLATINUM, Belfast, Maine
49 articles 0 photos 73 comments
This was so powerful. Your use of repitition and imagery are inspired. Im so sorry about your mother. You're a fantastic writer. If you don't mind, I'd love to hear your opinion of my poem Broken Structure. Cheers. :)

on Aug. 12 2012 at 1:09 pm
TheEvanescent BRONZE, Mumbai, Other
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You've done a brilliant job there.! I could totally relate to the pain and longing of the child to the angelic mother who is long gone. My favourite lines:
"When I hear them all talk and complain about their “Horrible” mothers What’s it like to have a mother I’d give anything to know, Or at least for them to know how lucky they are"
Beautiful! Also the image..
Its lovely..Keep writing. Best wishes! :)

on Aug. 12 2012 at 8:05 am
quetta.1996 BRONZE, Flint, Michigan
2 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
You can do anything if you believe in yourself.

wonderful poem, I'm new here and i have a new poem so check it out on my page :)

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on Aug. 12 2012 at 7:30 am
vazenitran98, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
0 articles 0 photos 79 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street,I met a man who had no feet."

This is an amazing poem. Full of wonder and beauty. That's exactly what poems are. Keep writing and I hope to see more of your work!!

Ollieanne said...
on Aug. 6 2012 at 1:19 pm
Ollieanne, St. Louis, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman

simply lovely, the ending completes the piece in the most heartbreakingly beautiful way. My heart goes out to you, and please keep writing you are one of the best <3

Ollieanne said...
on Aug. 6 2012 at 1:19 pm
Ollieanne, St. Louis, Missouri
0 articles 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman

simply lovely, the ending completes the piece in the most heartbreakingly beautiful way. My heart goes out to you, and please keep writing you are one of the best <3

on Jul. 26 2012 at 11:30 pm
serendipitee BRONZE, Lexington, Massachusetts
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"And I hope she'll be a fool – that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.'"

This is so beautiful, the ending was absolutly perfect. Amazing. 

on Jul. 11 2012 at 2:18 pm
phlogiston ELITE, Hermitage, Tennessee
224 articles 0 photos 117 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A day without laughter is a day wasted" -Charlie Chaplin

This is absolutely beautiful. I loved it. Keep on writing!

kmcn33 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 11 2012 at 2:07 pm
kmcn33 BRONZE, Needham, Massachusetts
4 articles 3 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
I was much too far out all my life / And not waving but drowning

This poem is so beautiful, please keep writing

on Jun. 30 2012 at 7:23 pm
Alixchica66 SILVER, Vicksburg, Michigan
6 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Oh, so you have enemies? Good, that means you've stood up for something you believe in." -Marshall Mathers

Mike, Like so many of the others who commented on this, I also know what it is like to grow up without a mother.  The words in this poem went straight through my eyes and into my heart. Great job <3

on Jun. 29 2012 at 9:26 pm
TheWhiteFlower BRONZE, Greenville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
No man can be called friendless who has God and the companionship of good books. ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning

I loved it please write more

on Jun. 29 2012 at 7:47 am
tayrobin BRONZE, Sydney, Other
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this is absolutely amazing. sent shivers down my spine.