Mother Said

“You’ll be sorry when I’m dead.”
Truer words were never spoken
And the death and dieing breed 
in fearsome promises oft broken.

“Why cry?” We said. “See, we are here.”
Your children mother, please stay.
“Do what I say and maybe dear
maybe, I'll stay.” But still she teared.

"You’ll be sorry when I’m dead."
Her heart and ours were broken.
She'd run and hide and cry in bed.
Truer words were never spoken.

Seventy some odd years she had 
Gone now, still I hear her say
"You’ll be sorry when I’m dead."
As, I wipe my tears away.

*Profound saying, "You'll be sorry when I'm dead."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 1/6/2011 4:55:00 AM
Congrats on you win in Carol's contest with this thought provoking and profound peom, it is almost "haunting" in its honesty, those words must drift into your mind often, dear heart~~
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Date: 1/5/2011 5:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Deborah in the "My Parent" contest by Francine Roberts. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2011 3:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 1/4/2011 6:28:00 AM
Hi Deborah. Congratulations on your result in the contest with this great piece. A thoroughly deserved success. Oh God , how I remember those words, “You’ll be sorry when I’m dead.”. my Grandmother brought me up and I cried salty tears as I remembered those word and the pain that I caused her at times. Good luck to you. Eamon
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Date: 1/4/2011 5:21:00 AM
Congratulations on this HM win in the contest of Francine, Deb
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Date: 1/4/2011 3:51:00 AM
stunning, deborah! definitely well-deserved… CONGRATS! :) nette
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Date: 1/3/2011 8:30:00 PM
many congratulations for this super win Debbie. Knew this one was a winner.
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Date: 1/3/2011 8:01:00 PM
Congrats Deborah on your HM!!! Lay
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Date: 1/3/2011 7:08:00 PM
Very sad Deborah. Lcongratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/3/2011 6:01:00 PM
How often these words are said casually, and in jest.....but how lasting are the tears when reality comes along. Profound saying indeed...profound poetry!
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Date: 1/3/2011 5:56:00 PM
Congrats Deb on your HM in My Parent contest with this wonderful write and win .. enjoy your special honor tonight with luv ...
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Date: 1/3/2011 5:41:00 PM
beautiful poem Deborah, congrats on your HM in my contest
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Date: 1/1/2011 7:06:00 PM
Death of a parent especially a mother is never easy Deborah. I am sorry for your loss. It is amazing though, how even in death so may can still hear their mothers voice. A painful verse to remember.. Lay
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Date: 12/31/2010 12:51:00 PM
Beautiful , sad and a wonderful write. Makes us all think when we say things. Thank you for the help with my last poem, I made the changes you suggested. Thank you I'm always learning. Happy New Year my dear sweet friend. Love Michael
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Date: 12/31/2010 12:06:00 PM
Great write, Deb. Sad, but awesome. Enjoyed. Thanks for all your wonderful comments during 2010. Wishing you and yours a very healthy and happy 2011. luv Ralph
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Date: 12/31/2010 4:53:00 AM
My mother used to say, " You will remember me for this and that when I am dead" Deb. Reading this I have tears in my eyes. Very passionate write
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Date: 12/30/2010 9:05:00 PM
So sad what she said. That last stanza is just wonderful how you finished this poem, Deb. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/30/2010 8:10:00 PM
This is a wonderful write deborah. I love it as it reminds me of my mom.
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Date: 12/30/2010 6:43:00 PM
I seem to recall my Mom stating those words a few times in life too TEACH... never thinking she would really ever die... life was not the same and this entry will be fantastic to beat luv.. enjoyed and good luck.pupil.. in luv..
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