Mama-One In a Million

She was much more than a beautiful Mother Never desired to be anything other Her family became her first priority Her gift for teaching, she shared in charity When times grew hard and Papa didn’t work She never complained, but became the “cork” Inventing ways to ease his strain Baking, tutoring, her clever ways to stop the drain My mind holds these snapshots of childhood days My heart bears a journal of words she’d say 'Always remember that sacrifice is love.’ One in a Million, My Mama above! ~~*~~
By Audrey...aka Annalise Brigham
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Love it. A true Mama...What an awesome career!
Hilliker Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Nice write for your Mother, Audrey. She sounds like she was wonderful. Good luck in the contest.
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Congratulations on your win Audrey in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
Knop Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 4:01 AM
Sorry for "Audrea", Audrey, sometimes the keyboard keys are too small for my fingertips!!(hahaha!!) ...Have a great week!...Love, Gert
Knop Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 3:58 AM
Hi Audrea, what a great way to honour your mother! It is a good feeling that our mind holds those "snapshots of childhood days"! I only have few photographs left of those days, but memories won't fail!...Great poem!....Love, Gert
Null Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 10:37 PM
I am sure your MOM is smiling down on you for writing this beautiful poem, congrats....Karla
Slaughter Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Beautiful and moving! Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem that I'm sure so many can relate to!
Devonshire Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Even after reading this a second time, I was genuinely moved, Dimples. And I concur with Honest. You're a one in a million writer Love, Carolyn
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November 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM
you are one in a million writer!
Locksley Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM
You're an incredible writer, Audrey. This is a special poem. A favorite for me. Best to you, Diane
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Oh my this is just beautiful.Mom's are one in a million.Thanks Audrey for the congrats on my win and the same to you.Teresa
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November 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Oh now this is a desrved win.Thanks for your congrats on my win.Teresa
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Oh now this is a desrved win.Thanks for your congrats on my win.Teresa
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Oh now this is a desrved win.Thanks for your congrats on my win.Teresa
Taylor Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Congrats, Audrey. Beautiful entry. Excellent write. Nice going. xxxRalph
Devonshire Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Dear Audrey, it sounds like your precious mother did all she could to keep the family intact and provided well for your needs. Congratulations on placing in the contest with this wonderful dedication to a one-in-a-million mom! Love, Carolyn
Mannan Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Audrey this is a real gem for your mom. Many congratulations on your win.
Wellington Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM
OH! Congrats on your well deserved win!
Wellington Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Hi Audrey, the Bible talks of a virtuous woman and your description of your mom is, as the Bible says. Memories of a mom like her will always be in your heart. Great write and God bless. Thanks so much for supporting me with your comments and sisterly concern, Please stay blessed and at peace, love you much, Joy (Jew)
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November 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Hi Audrey. Congratulations on your placing with this wonderful piece. Great feeling in your words for , Mother. Eamon
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Audrey
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November 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Great memories we will hold on forever, no any valuables can replace the moral values inculcated by our dear mother and this is why we are here to always honor our mother in their sacrifices for us. Congratulations, Audrey on winning 4th place on this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Audrey.... congrats on your win with beautiful composition in praise of Mom......... Thnx for leaving congratulatory msg on my winning entry "Not just one in Million...." Luv/Best wishes....Hitendra Mehta
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Your love for your mom permeates theispoem. So glad it made it to the top. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Yep, moma is one in a million, was, is, always will be. Congratulations on a well written poem's honor, Audrey. Agape, Moses
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