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Mommy Dearest

Mommy dearest, You are always there for me. We fight all the time, which may turn ugly. but even when we stand, Across from each other Both of us in tears, Both of us holding our own, I know that I love you. I know I never tell you this.... But hey, come to think of it... It's implied! After all, you are my mommy dearest... I know the things I say Are utter gibberish to you. The things I believe in Makes no sense to you. But looking past our difference I'd opinion, You are one in a million, A sweet angel from heaven above. Mommy dearest, the beautiful one, who looks 21 at age undisclosed Admiring glances still follow you around As I walk in your shadow.. even that is beautiful. Mommy dearest, You may not know this, But I truly do respect you, Everytime my fiery nature Wins out your gentle soul. Even though we are like fire and ice... I do can't imagine a world That doesn't have you, Meddling in my life, Yelling at me, Caring for me... Mommy dearest.... I love you. Putting up the avatar of my mom and I really put me in the mood for this poem :)

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Lara Wash

Date: 9/28/2015 1:35:00 PM

Angie, every mother can appreciate this poem, be it from a daughter or son; I love it! I have a daughter and through it all, together we stand. This is a beautiful poem and you get the most stars for this one

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/29/2015 9:35:00 AM

Thank you Lara :) It means a lot to me to get such feedback from poets like you :D

Jan Allison

Date: 9/27/2015 2:09:00 PM

Oh Angie so lovely to see your picture with your mum - gosh I am sure many of us can relate to this I am guess we have all had issues with our parents especially during our teenage years but your mum will always love you and be there for you:-) hugs Jan xx

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/27/2015 2:15:00 PM

Thank you :) I was in the mood for some major mother daughter stuff for the past couple of days..

Paul Callus

Date: 9/27/2015 1:49:00 PM

Top marks go your way for this lovely and sincere poem in free verse addressed to your mum, Angie! I am sure that your mother loves you a lot, too, even though you two do not always see eye to eye. The mother & daughter avatar is very expressive! // paul

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/27/2015 2:03:00 PM

Thank you Paul :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/24/2015 2:45:00 PM

It sounds like your relationship is tempestuous but it's so nice that you still love her. Yes, she cares for you very much! I wish my daugther enjoyed me looking young but it got her kind of angry when people mistook her and me for sisters. haha. (wish it could stay that way forever!)

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/24/2015 2:53:00 PM

Hahaha...yeah. people usually think she's my sister too...but then again...Most people think k I look 13 when I'm actually 18 :O so I don't really mind :D

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 9/24/2015 12:06:00 PM

I adore your write Angie. I love how this was constructed and your love that rise above within.......A.M.

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/24/2015 12:16:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words A.M. I adore reading your work too :)

Skat A

Date: 9/24/2015 11:32:00 AM

Hi Angie, sometimes my son thinks I'm his worst enemy. But, at the end of everyday. HE gives me a hug, tells me he can't be without me. This is nice to read. Hey, sometimes we can't help but show how much we care, by interfering... Cheers SKAT

Afolabi Muideen
Date: 9/24/2015 2:15:00 PM

Ha ha, I burst into laughing as I read your reply, it's so much funny.

Angie Thomas
Date: 9/24/2015 11:54:00 AM

Hahaha...you and my mom would be good friends :) Thank you for dropping by Skat, and also the comment