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Here is a picture of me with my mom, who is very young for her 84 years! This was taken just last week the day after my surgery. She came all the way from Iowa on the Amtrak train to be with me and I take her home very early in the morning to go back to Iowa July 21. On the right side of the picture is my lovely daugher and her three children are with us. We are four generations of oldest daughters represented in this photo as well! (Incidentally, my daughter is very tall, almost 6 feet. I am medium size and height, and my mom is very petite. Thus my reference to her as a little girl in my poem.)

Feeling Like Mother

I open the door
to one of our guest bedrooms
and find her nearly asleep . . .

she who long ago
tucked me into bed each night
when I was such a small child.

Tonight it is I
who lean down to kiss the face
of a precious little girl.

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CayCay Godwin

December 19, 2016 at 4:42 PM

Oh, relation! I know this feel, have tucked my Moma in and kissed her and felt my heartstrings flutter just as in your tender write. This is awesome, Andrea. And time marches on! (the pic doesn't show, bummer that.) Remember the Kodak commercial, turn around, turn around .. ball your head off stuff ... CayCay

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

August 5, 2016 at 8:44 AM

Ah that's so precious Andrea! Congrats on awesome win !

Anisha Dutta

July 25, 2016 at 7:08 PM

Congrats Andrea to win on wonderful little girl.Hugs

John Lawless

July 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM

congrats Andrea, well done.

Sandra Haight

July 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your podium win in the 'Choka' contest! Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y.

July 24, 2016 at 3:01 PM

Hi Andrea, It's good to see you in the winner's cirle. You a penned a heartfelt choka for your mother. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Laura Leiser

July 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM

Beautiful Choka poem to your mother, Andrea! Congrats on your win:)

Paul Callus

July 24, 2016 at 10:43 AM

Indeed a lovely choka and a lovely family photo. Lovely smiles all round:) Congratulations on this fine win, Andrea! Regards // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

July 24, 2016 at 10:21 AM

a precious little girl indeed.Lovely photograph.Your mom looks wonderful.Love Andie.

Charlie Smith

July 24, 2016 at 1:32 AM

Lovely family, deserving much more glory than this contest affords, congratulations for such sweet sentiment...

Janis Medders Tobechi

July 23, 2016 at 7:11 PM

Andrea, it was a lovely poem that one my heart. I hope someone cares when I am that age. Congratulations on your win. Thanks for being in my contest.

Janice Canerdy

July 23, 2016 at 8:05 AM

A 7 for this sweet poem, Andrea--Well done! Janice

Vera Duggan

July 22, 2016 at 7:48 PM

Andrea this is such a lovely little poem, isn't it wonderful to feel like Mother beautiful looking family and yes Mum looks great for 84 she is only 11 years older than me, take care ........Vera

Sara Kendrick

July 22, 2016 at 6:32 PM

Very lovely picture..It is good to have four generations together..Reads like winning material..I know you feel lucky to be able to get this picture made..God bless..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Manmath Dalei

July 22, 2016 at 5:22 PM

Andrea, Very nice poem. Enjoyed.....//:) hugs

Joe Darkly

July 22, 2016 at 11:36 AM

Lovely poem. Joey

Daver Austin

July 22, 2016 at 11:19 AM

That glance at mom when all is quiet and serene. How she looks so angelic. Touched my tear point. Love, daver

Richard Lamoureux

July 22, 2016 at 8:46 AM

This is touching and beautiful a are all the women in the photo.

Arthur Vaso

July 21, 2016 at 11:39 PM

Oh Andrea stop it, you gonna bring me to tears this is so beautiful!!!

Charmaine Chircop

July 21, 2016 at 3:25 PM

Oh this touched me,it moved me deeply..I am moved by your post,and so can relate to what you ve.written... Life is indeed a cycle.. Swapping roles as parents grow... I am touched by the pic of your lovely family. All of you .even the little ones have the same kind of warm smile.Did you notice that? : )..Today so many beauties to read.A fave...'You look so beautiful Andrea ..and your daughter resembles you so much.Hugs

Matthew Anish

July 21, 2016 at 11:58 AM

I will go and look up what a choka is. Good luck in the contest I will enter one soon. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Constance La France

July 21, 2016 at 10:40 AM

Andrea, this is beautiful, I can so relate as I took care of my mother before she passed away and one day, I said to me..when did I become the mother, 7 ~

Demetrios Trifiatis

July 21, 2016 at 10:18 AM

Sorry to say my dearest, Andrea, but the picture surpasses in beauty your wonderful Choka! Hope you are well and strong and I wish you to stay healthy and happy all life long! A seven for the picture and for the Choka!

Winged Warrior

July 21, 2016 at 10:06 AM

Superbly done my friend...a beautiful family, write, and pic...family is the greatest treasure we have...and may the Angels guide and protect you on your recovery...god bless your family and especially mom...^WW^

Alexis Y.

July 21, 2016 at 9:39 AM

Hi Andrea, You have penned a lovely and touching write. It should do well in the contest. Good luck in the contest. A Big seven:-) Alexis P.S. Nice and loving picture of your family. It's was blessing that you had them in your time of need. I had know idea you went through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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