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I've exaggerated things a bit iin lines 1 - 2 in order to use the words needed for this contest; however, it's very true that my mother felt herself the "odd duck" in her family - someone who was just different from everyone else. She did not feel she was as loved as her other sisters and this gave her a low self-esteem, which she compensated for by becoming very good at house cleaning! She is an eccentric person who loves her habits and is compulsive about them. Though she and I have very different tastes and habits, i think I got from her that same kind of drive for going all out for the things I love!

About My Mom

As a child, my mom would feel condemnation.
If not that, then apathy from her mom instead.
Though this often gave her consternation,
it was by reverence for unearthliness that she was led.
With a predilection for tuning into God,
she found her path, and by the Scriptures she’s been awed.
Encompassed by her faith, by the Spirit she is fed.

Nov. 15, 2018 for Lu Loo's  7 Lines, 7 Words: Rhyme Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier

December 1, 2018 at 7:50 AM

Congrats on your win, Andrea. Well done.

Gregory Richard Barden

November 28, 2018 at 1:11 AM

Big congrats on your win in Lu Loo's contest, Andrea - keep writing, my friend! Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours! :-) <3

Rob Carmack

November 27, 2018 at 7:59 PM

You did well with the words given, congrats.

Eve Roper

November 27, 2018 at 1:16 PM

Nicely done, Andrea, there are not to many contest I enter here of late and this is one. My brain just cannot think to write for choice words. You did a great job... Congratulation on your win :)

Mystic Rose Rose

November 27, 2018 at 12:28 PM

Well done Andrea, congrats on your win

Curtis Moorman

November 27, 2018 at 8:26 AM

Now I readily see why you turned out so wonderful --- the hand that rocked the cradle!!

Beautiful Scars

November 27, 2018 at 7:35 AM

I always love reading poems about mothers.. So sweet dear Andrea! Great rhythm and rhyme, sweet sentiments too. Thank you and congratulations on your placement. Hugs...:)-luloo

Judy Ball

November 19, 2018 at 3:14 PM

Hmmm I think your mom and I are kindred spirits. There are many of us like this. Great write here and it's wonderful of you to recognize her need. God Bless, JB

Edward Ibeh

November 18, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Such a wonderful tribute to your mom, Andrea!:-) Very well-done!

Silent One

November 18, 2018 at 10:44 AM

You wrote a wonderful poem despite the restrictions..

Vladislav Raven

November 18, 2018 at 10:10 AM

Hi Andrea, this is such a lovely tribute for your mother. Always the most important person in our lives. This poetic gem, I hope it shall do well in the contest for you. Your song sings into my heart Andrea. I will always wish my mother was still here. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos

November 18, 2018 at 3:28 AM

Hi Andrea, Saw your comment to Debbie and thought its a while since we visited. My Mom and I were the closest mom and daughter ever, but after my dad died (he was only 64 when he died) she took over the role of a stern Patriarch! Her whole character changed which sadly drew us a little apart. I still loved and love her very much (she died 20 years after my father and never re-married) but sometimes feel guilty that I lost my way with her a little! Enjoyed your write enormously, xoxo, JP

Jack Horne

November 16, 2018 at 1:19 PM

lovely write for your mom

Jan Allison

November 16, 2018 at 8:22 AM

A lovely tribute andrea:-) Hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

November 16, 2018 at 7:33 AM

Nicely done Andrea, I think this is beautiful and brilliant. Best of luck in the contest

Tom Cunningham

November 16, 2018 at 3:22 AM

Well written tribute to your mother Andrea. Good luck. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong

November 15, 2018 at 10:52 PM

I can relate to how your mother feels Andrea. A lovely tribute to her. Line five typo...unto instead of into God? Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

November 16, 2018 at 9:19 AM

maybe you read it as "turn" I was saying "tune into God" Doesn't it make sense to you? Thanks for the comment, Connie.

Debbie Duncan

November 15, 2018 at 9:35 PM

Nice Tribute to your mom. I wrote one for my mom caledd Lillian. Glad you liked my Contentiment . I wrote it as I was cold. The smoke from firesis covering the sun. So I wrote. The Fires are sad! PG & E are coming under fire again, fourth time. Can you say ( Infrastructure):(