A Shared Treasure

A one in a million lady
Now sixty years old
She still jumps over the wall
I still get a kick out of people gasping  
When they witness her doing it… 
 
A lady that is a mother to many
Even without asking they open up
They share their deepest fears with her…
 
I sometimes become jealous,
Feeling deprived of precious time with her
But then I look at how blessed I am,
To still have my mom with me
Even if I have to share her,  
With the rest of my community…
 
Her laughter, with ears willing to listen
To give a hug,
To wipe a tear,
She is my brightest star,
Even if she thinks, she is nothing special 
To me she is one in a million,
To me she means the world...


                                                                                                      by: Wilma Neels
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Falotico Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 11:42 AM
A Mom is everything... and you just proved it...well done love...luv Michael
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December 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Delightful poem in tribute to your mom Wilma, she must be some gal. If I wrote about my mother, it would be the complete opposite > have a great weekend >> James :)
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December 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM
A dozen gold stars for this amazing tribute to a mom that anyone would be lucky to have! And I'd give anything to see her jumping over the wall as people gasp in awe. Your mom rocks, Wilma! A great entry for Ryland's contest. Blessings and peace, Carolyn
Harper Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Wow, this woman sounds like a fantastic person, what a beautiful tribute, and to have a mom like that, how wonderful, enjoyed this:
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December 2, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Another wonderful poem to read this morning Wilma, thanks! Some thing for the spirit lifter,, enjoyed,.p.d.
Mehta Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Thnx Wilms for visiting my poem "Orphan way of Lifes perspective " and leaving enouraging remarks..... .... Luv/Best wishes always...Hitendra Mehta
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December 1, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Sounds to me like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Lovely tribute to your mother - she obviously did a terrific job in raising her daughter. Joe
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