In a Whisper

written by:Brandee Augustus

It was something I thought I would 
Never get over. I mean, think about it, how do you get over the pain from the words of
   someone you considered 

A friend, if not your best friend.

With it happening twenty-five years ago, it's a wonder why it plagued so
Heavy on my mind and waking thoughts.
It was just just four little words, "You're mom is ugly."
Seeing yourself in your
Precious mother's 
Eyes can make you believe that you are this distorted creature who could never be loved or 
  beautiful; however, I grew to learn that the 
Real "ugliness" was in the person that said the words and have learned to listen to a heavenly
  whisper that keeps my mind free!




written for the "Why oh Why" contest
sponsored by Constance~A Rambling Poet
originally written June 6, 2009

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/19/2010 5:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest..Sara
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Date: 10/9/2010 2:12:00 PM
congrats on your win with this wonderful acrostic
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Date: 10/9/2010 7:04:00 AM
Many congratulations Brandee on your win in Constance's contest 'Why oh Why' have a lovely weekend >> James
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Date: 10/8/2010 10:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Brandee. Love,Carol
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Date: 10/8/2010 9:18:00 AM
Brandee this is a beautiful write. Congratulations on your win ;)
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Date: 10/8/2010 5:21:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Brandee
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Date: 10/8/2010 3:56:00 AM
Congratulations, Brandee on your win in my contest, Why oh Why ~~
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Date: 10/8/2010 2:25:00 AM
Words are powerful. Keep listening to the "heavenly whispers" Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 10/7/2010 11:47:00 PM
Congrats Brandee on your win in Constance's contest with this extra special entry.. enjoy a victorious moment this happy weekend with luv..
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Date: 11/6/2009 6:02:00 AM
GREAT WISDOM AND TRUTH SHINE THROUGH THIS GREAT PIECE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, BRANDEE. LOVE, LAINIE
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Date: 6/17/2009 3:48:00 PM
Excellent!
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Date: 6/15/2009 3:50:00 PM
Oh how sad a memory. I am sure it was a thoughtless child who said it but to a child it is devastating. Hope you have lots of good memories to compensate. Thank you for your kind words. Joyce
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Date: 6/14/2009 4:46:00 PM
Oh my goodness, children can just be so cruel sometimes. What an excellent write. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Love, Shar
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Date: 6/14/2009 10:48:00 AM
Good message in this poem. It's a reminder that cruel words can have a lasting effect. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. Keep on writing. Karen
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Date: 6/14/2009 1:17:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Brandee.Rgds Brian.My latest contest Septimal Fun is now open
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Date: 6/7/2009 12:36:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Brandee Rgds Brian
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