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Mama

Mama said wipe your feet I just mopped the floor Mama said don't yell so loud And don't slam the door Mama said feed the dog Then go set the table Mama said you must cook For I just wasn't able Mama said a lot of things Heaven knows it's true But one thing Mama never said was I love you

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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Date: 9/15/2008 7:18:00 AM
Vernette this poem is so sad - congrats on being featured
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Date: 9/15/2008 6:51:00 AM
Oh Vernette, this is so sad. A powerful, well written featured write of the week. Congrats. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/15/2008 6:31:00 AM
Mama must have had a sad life if she never could say IO love you. Well written, Vernette. Congratulations on having "Mama" featured this week. Vince
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Date: 9/14/2008 6:33:00 PM
Too bad we don't say I love you more often. Nice message in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured this week. You may want to change wsn't to wasn't in line 8. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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