Lillian

Hey there Lillian
You with your auburn hair
The wonder of my life 

You taught me some things
On how to conduct myself  
I looked to you in tough times 

Called out to you to save me 
More than a time or two
We had that connection
"Yes", I'm sure of it

More than a time or two
I made you laugh with joy
I'm sure I made you cry as well
It wasn't because I was trying to
Not because I didn't love you

I've always loved you 
I love you still
You were my golden butterfly  
Lillian -  my mother 


1/ 21/ 2012

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/18/2018 9:35:00 AM

She has a great and loving daughter. In that you both are very lucky. Not all of us can say that. Love involves some selflessness and appreciation as you well know. You are special.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/16/2018 7:32:00 PM

thanks for telling me about this one. It's just wonderful, Debbie. You used the past tense at the end. Did she pass away? My mom was a redhead but now her hair finally went grey Gosh, it changed to auburn and stayed that way well into her 70's. I have at least five poems about her on this site. Nobody can take the place of our moms.

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 3/16/2018 1:19:00 PM

Hello Debbie, it a very nice and beautiful poem you write for your lovely mom. A great tribute . Love to your mom .The efforts of mother , father can never be paid...........May God keep our parents in peace .Amen

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/4/2018 2:51:00 PM

Yes, it's lovely...the poem...a very natural write...nice style...All the best daughter of Lillian

Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 10/26/2017 11:55:00 AM

What a beautiful masterpiece Debbie. Enjoyed reading this very much. A wonderful tribute to your mother. Much love! Moving sentiments.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/15/2017 1:50:00 AM

Very nice, Debbie, mothers are supposed to be special ... and we do give them a rough time... ~*

Jesse Zerlaut

Date: 3/28/2017 10:43:00 AM

I came looking for this poem directly after you posted on my grandfather poem. I'm not disappointed, it's beautiful. It's a raw emotional admittance. Thank you for sharing your love for your mom, for all of us here to see.

Doug Vinson

Date: 11/27/2016 3:41:00 PM

Debbie, this is a special, beautiful, tender and loving poem. I think you had a great mom, and that her daughter is pretty darn good too. Thank you for sharing this poem.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/16/2013 1:57:00 AM

ow gee..i have misty eyes lady..Very beautiful

Debbie Duncan
Date: 9/17/2013 12:10:00 AM

Thank you Charmain ;}

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 1/18/2013 5:27:00 PM

Great poem. So nice that you admire your mother.

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/20/2012 7:27:00 PM

Is she gone on that trip from which there is no return? I wrote a poem about my father which is on the web - it is called "Paul's Gone". If you want to - take a look at it. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 7/12/2012 7:13:00 PM

Such a sweet dedication, Debbie! I'm sure your mother was happy to receive it. Best wishes, Keith

Debbie Duncan
Date: 7/12/2012 7:33:00 PM

Thank you Keith,,,,, I wrote this after her death,,,,as I was reading a story in magazine and the girls name was Lillian,,, so I started thinking of my mom! I came to this conclusion;}

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/29/2012 11:27:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments on my poetry Debbie. I truly enjoy reading yours. Love, Carol

Judy Ball

Date: 3/7/2012 8:22:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your mom. I'm sure she would love to see this. Great job. God Bless, JB

Debbie Duncan
Date: 3/7/2012 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Judy,, She's been gone scene 1997 though I'm sure she knows,, God Bless you ;}

Laila Andresen Mjelde

Date: 2/6/2012 11:33:00 PM

This was great, loved it, thank you for sharing! xoxo hugs & love Laila