Mom

She's 79 and a live wire, hardly ever sits down and doesn't easily tire, She is young at heart and that's plain to see, takes care of herself which we can all agree. Although she is like Ginger Rogers without her Fred Astaire, she realizes without her partner, life isn't always fair, But she manages her pain and strife, being she's an optimist with a zest for life, So, I thank God my Mom is still healthy and aware, because this grand dame isn't ready for some old rocking chair!

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/28/2016 11:45:00 PM

Wonderful tribute, Cheryl. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my mother at some point in the day. Cherish yours, you'll miss her dearly when the time comes for her to pass away. Love this poem, lady. Much love to you. RW

Paul Schneiter

Date: 7/5/2016 2:57:00 PM

This is a lovely, heartfelt tribute to your Mother but with a skillfully managed dash of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed it and didn't want it to end. Commendable work, Cheryl. hugs x x x

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 7/5/2016 8:47:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment Paul! Hugs xxx

Dave Timperley

Date: 6/22/2016 6:18:00 AM

Lovely write Cheryl, God Bless. D.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 7/5/2016 8:46:00 PM

Thanks so much Dave! God Bless!:)

Mike Hauser

Date: 6/4/2016 7:45:00 AM

Made me think of my Mom! Thank you!

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 7/5/2016 8:45:00 PM

Thanks Mike, God willing my Mom will live to see 100 her health is that good!:)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 4/15/2016 6:29:00 AM

Thank you so much Lenny, btw I added some more lines to my "In a Pickle" poem because didn't care for the ending much...

Lenny Gazbowski

Date: 4/14/2016 10:58:00 PM

A delightful tribute to your mum Cheryl. Lovely read.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 4/21/2016 7:29:00 PM

Thank you Lenny, sorry this reply is so late! Btw, am glad you are a cancer survivor too! Happy writing!:)

Skat A

Date: 3/26/2016 2:21:00 AM

cheryl hoffman, I was moved by your poem, SKAT

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 3/28/2016 9:19:00 PM

Thank you Skat, my Mom is literally like the energizer rabbit!

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/23/2016 9:33:00 AM

I'm the poet and am posting a comment on my own poem to let you all know I forgot to delete the last paragraph of my poem so it looks like I'm repeating it! Sorry because personally I think I ruined it......aaaaargh!