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I would prefer to have this posted in a script font.

 

MOTHER

 

When all alone, quiet, and lost in thought,

I see again the times when I was young.

I smile for attention I often sought,

Knowing if I was sad then you would come.

 

You would dry the teardrops that then would flow,

Be my bedside nurse on a restless night.

A soothing word and I'd forget my woe,

Consoled that you were not far from my sight.

 

Your wrath confused me when I misbehaved,

Never believing I was ever wrong.

But now I see love through your stormy rage.

With your wise words I have grown, oh so strong.

 

So when I think of you, Mother and friend,

All regrets are over, all sorrows end.

 

When all alone, quiet, and lost in thought,

I see again the times when I was young.

I smile for attention I often sought,

Knowing if I was sad then you would come.

 

You would dry the teardrops that then would flow,

Be my bedside nurse on a restless night.

A soothing word and I'd forget my woe,

Consoled that you were not far from my sight.

 

Your wrath confused me when I misbehaved,

Never believing I was ever wrong.

But now I see love through your stormy rage.

With your wise words I have grown, oh so strong.

 

So when I think of you, Mother and friend,

All regrets are over, all sorrows end.

MOTHER When all alone, quiet, and lost in thought, I see again the times when I was young. I smile for attention I often sought, Knowing if I was sad then you would come. You would dry the teardrops that then would flow, Be my bedside nurse on a restless night. A soothing word and I'd forget my woe, Consoled that you were not far from my sight. Your wrath confused me when I misbehaved, Never believing I was ever wrong. But now I see love through your stormy rage. With your wise words I have grown, oh so strong. So when I think of you, Mother and friend, All regrets are over, all sorrows end.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/13/2018 5:42:00 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win. So beautifully written.... Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/9/2018 9:27:00 PM
Ken, in the eyes of the child, a mother's love is everything beautiful.. in the eyes of the adult child, a mother's love is awe-inspiring.. A moving sonnet rich in love, beauty and admiration.. Congratulations on your wonderful win and I'm so pleased I had the chance to read your lovely poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/9/2018 7:11:00 AM
Oh the love that fills this, that even in comfort or discipline, a mother loves so strongly to shape a child into a good person. It is an everlasting love and bond. This is very good. congrats
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Date: 7/8/2018 7:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful!
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Date: 7/8/2018 12:39:00 PM
Very touching Ken, congrats on a top placement!
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Date: 1/17/2015 12:31:00 PM
Very nice write, thank you for sharing :)
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Date: 1/14/2015 2:59:00 PM
Hey Ken, what a wonderful expression of love and respect for your mom. A model for all mothers. Neva
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Date: 5/4/2012 5:19:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "Sonneteers" contest Ken. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/27/2012 10:45:00 PM
As a mom of a young daughter, your poem moved me. I do hope you gift this sonnet to your mom. I am fairly certain it will gain you 'cookie points' Smiles from Cyndi and congrats on your placement
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Ken Duddle
Date: 4/28/2012 4:44:00 PM
Thanks. Actually it was written in about 1996. Took a Shakespeare sonnet as a template and worked on it until right. My mum's has had it in several birthday, xmas and mothers day cards. Entered it for one of the contests on here although I entered before I looked at the picture subject.
Date: 4/24/2012 1:28:00 PM
Very emotional poem, so well written very much enjoyed thankyou ;)
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Date: 4/22/2012 9:06:00 AM
Beautiful dedication to your mother.
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