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Happy 57th Birthday Mama

Happy 57th birthday Mama As a little girl I used to be jealous of all the kids you adored and loved Why? Because I just wanted you to be mine alone Of course I knew you loved me more But I just wanted to be the only girl in your heart I was a selfish hungry little girl... A grown woman I am now Totally maturing and understanding your lifestyle And ever you the same Never turned a child away from your home or anyone else You are what a mother should be with a kind loving heart Your sweet smile alone is my joy I know some people took advantage of your kindness But you hardly noticed nor cared You just keep on giving and sharing your love Mama, thank you for inspiring me And setting an example of how to be a caring woman Today you turn 57 and your family is celebrating you happily Appreciating and sharing the gift of your life You are our home Our everything And my one true best friend in the World May the good Lord continue to bless you with many more happy and healthy birthdays to come I love you with every beat of my heart Mama Happy 57th birthday Mama! Smile Akkina R Downing 11-15-17

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Vera Duggan

Date: 1/5/2018 7:08:00 PM

Oh Akkina, I just love this wonderful tribute to your mother, you must love her so very much, mind you she is only 6 years older than our son, and gee that makes me feel old, no not really I may be 74 but I tell you what, I feel a lot younger, I still have my mother, she turns 100 in May and still with it, she is in a nursing home and like you I love her very much, she was a wonderful mother, thank you so much for sharing and take care.....Vera

Akkina Downing
Date: 1/5/2018 7:19:00 PM

Hehe...Mrs Duggan, you are very young, and thank you so much for your sweet comment. I must say your mother is one blessed lady. God bless her and you :) hugs And smiles :)

James Inman

Date: 12/9/2017 12:39:00 AM

What a beautiful tribute to your mother Akkina.

Akkina Downing
Date: 12/9/2017 7:50:00 AM

Thank you so much James. Hugs and smiles always :)

James Horn

Date: 11/26/2017 2:52:00 PM

Hard to believe I am almost 20 years older than your mother who is like no other. Jim Horn

Akkina Downing
Date: 1/9/2018 7:55:00 PM

I don't know how I didn't see your comment earlier but thank you. As long as you feel good and strong, your age doesnt matter, Mr.Horn. Just keep writing those fun poems about your President... Lol! Hugs and smiles :)

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 11/25/2017 6:51:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to your mom. May God bless her and you evermore. My opinion nothings greater than a mother;s love except God's love . second only too our autumnal earthy human father. Great, great verse. --James :O (opps!! oh, Blessed & Happy Belated birthday Mama)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/25/2017 8:18:00 PM

Thanks James, I'm lucky for her and nothing or no one is above our God... hugs and smiles :)

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/24/2017 6:47:00 PM

What a nice job.... I miss my mom...

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/24/2017 9:51:00 PM

Awe thank you Pashang... hugs and smiles :)

Maria Williams

Date: 11/24/2017 4:44:00 AM

Such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. Well she must be, she raised a beautiful daughter in you Akkina. Kind, sweet and completely unselfish , the list goes on I'm sure. Please wish her for me my dear friend....Maria xxx

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/24/2017 11:25:00 AM

Thank you so much my dear friend, Mom and I both thank you so much. Big hugs and smiles always :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/23/2017 7:33:00 AM

A lovely tribute to your mom, Akkina, may God bless her! She is surely blessed to have you as her daughter:)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/24/2017 11:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo.. your sweet comment means a lot me, I appreciate it greatly... hugs and smiles :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/23/2017 3:14:00 AM

Excellent and a beautiful tribute to your Mama. Thanks for sharing it.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/24/2017 11:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Ravi... hugs and smiles :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2017 1:04:00 PM

Yes, you may call me Drea if you like. Nobody ever has. My nicname is usually Ann or Andie, but Drea is nice!

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/22/2017 2:00:00 PM

I used to think if I ever had a daughter I'd name her Andrea and called her Drea. Alas I can't have kids. I'm ok with it now. Things happen for a reason :) thanks Drea... hugs and smiles :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/21/2017 10:41:00 PM

This poem would be a treasure for any mother's chest Akkina! Your mother raised a beautiful woman, both inside and out. I love your tribute to her! A happy birthday to her! : )

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/22/2017 12:47:00 PM

Thank so very much Connie. Your lovely and sweet comment is greatly appreciated... hugs and smiles :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/19/2017 1:12:00 PM

- So beautifully written to your young mother, Akkina ... (omg. I could have been your mother :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/19/2017 2:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for the most sweet and lovely comment it sure made me warm inside :) hugs and smiles :)

Paul Callus

Date: 11/19/2017 9:01:00 AM

I love these lovely and sincere words which definitely come from the heart, Akkina. May you and your mother enjoy many warm and friendly years together. Regards // paul

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/19/2017 9:27:00 AM

Mama and I thank you so much Paul... hugs and smiles :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/18/2017 10:34:00 PM

Beautiful tribute, Akkina. Such a loving flow of spirit ink. It is easy to tell how your beautiful flower soul was nurtured, and where it was rooted in. Supernova bright write! Love and more love always.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/19/2017 7:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Freddie... back at you the love and more love always :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/18/2017 9:32:00 PM

This is such a lovely dedication, so wonderful!

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2017 9:49:00 PM

Thank you so much arthur... hugs and smiles :)

James Swartz

Date: 11/18/2017 5:26:00 PM

You have a lot of love in your words Akkina. This is a great gift to her. Very nice poem.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2017 5:48:00 PM

Awe thank you so much James... Hugs and smiles :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/18/2017 8:07:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your Mama...just beautiful Akkina...there is much love in your words...a big white smile for Mama...god bless her and you too...^WW^

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2017 8:34:00 AM

Many thanks my dear friend ^WW^... White smiles from us to you too. God bless you too my friend! Hugs and smiles :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2017 12:15:00 AM

I bet she LOVED this poem. YOu are blessed with a good mother and she is blessed with YOU.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2017 6:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea for this lovely comment. Yes she loved it, it made her day... Hugs and smiles :)

Silent One

Date: 11/17/2017 8:52:00 AM

Awww now that is a beautiful dedication to you mamma... Hope she is blessed with a lot more great birthdays..

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 1:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Silent One your comment always makes me smiles... hugs and smiles :)

Sona Wilae

Date: 11/17/2017 1:58:00 AM

Beautiful...and Happy Belated Birthday to your loving Mother.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 12:59:00 PM

Thanks you so much Sona... hugs and smiles :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/16/2017 10:43:00 PM

Akkina, you brought tears of pride and joy to my eyes with your wondrous, heartfelt and heartwarming birthday tribute to you Mom. I shared a similar relationship with my Mom who possessed the same beautiful and loving qualities your Mom displays. Sadly, my Mom passed away 14 years ago but I enjoyed her for 42 years and she was my best friend too. Happy Birthday to your Mom Akkina, and thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with all of us.. Warmest wishes always dear friend! :))

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so much my dearest Susan, I am very fortunate to have my mother. Your comment touch my heart. XOXO :)

Edward Mccall

Date: 11/16/2017 7:58:00 AM

OH Akkina, this is such a beautiful birthday dedication it brought a huge smile to my face and tears of joy to my eyes. You are so blessed to have a mother like yours. I wish your Mom a very happy belated birthday. Huge Hugs and warm smiles. :-)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/16/2017 9:10:00 AM

Hello my friend, your lovely comment is very heartfelt, and I thank you so much for always so sweet to me. You're awesome Edward :) hugs and smiles always :)