Mother's Death

M  y mother died when I was fifteen months old
O  h how my heart hurt when I called her so bold
T  o heaven her soul did soar_ leaving her children
H  ere on this earth, with lives now so totally barren
E  each day I wonder why so young she had to go
R  easons I will never know in this life though
S  atan did his work in destroying family

D  evil stirred the father to drink, compulsorily
E  aten away was his heart from the loss; Granny
A  ttended five children's needs, extra for baby
T  o family members word was spread_ youngest given
H  ome by adoptive family; but this for child heaven
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM
Congratulations Sara on your win in the contest "My Darkest Childhood Memory"sponsored by Walayee (Lay). Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM
This is an awesome experience Sara. Many congratulations for this win.
Onclaud Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM
grrreat stuff, sarah! miss my dad too.. CONGRATS with hugggs:) nette
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January 23, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Hi Sara - My Dad passed away almost 8 years ago. I still miss him. But at least now I have a guardian angel to watch over me. Your Mom watches over you. Congratulations on your WIN in Walayee's contest. Best wishes, KC
Mehta Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Sara
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January 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Oh, Sara, I'm sorry you lost your mother so young and that your dad didn't provide care for you. This is so very sad. I stopped by to congratulate you on your win, but am truly moved by this poem. Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM
This is always the toughest, Sara..may she rest in peace. Congratulations on your fine win in Lay's "My Darkest Childhood Memory". Love, Annalise
Neels Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM
A beautiful Acrostic Sara, congratulations on your win in Lay's contest
Semeniuk Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM
a beautiful poem! for as many poems as you have posted on here you never manage to repeat yourself and always continue to grow with your vision on the magic of words. great write!
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January 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Outstanding write, Sara! Sad but although with faith!...Enjuyed the read this early evening!...Gert
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January 6, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Dear Sara: WOW!!! Wonderful and emotional poem. I was really impressed with the way, you used the first letter of each line to spell the title. Fantastic. Thank you so much 4 reading and commenting on my poem. Peace: Sheol
Sweetheart Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Your poetry is very special Sara as it totally is written from your heart ... appreciate the uplifting comments always and the encouraging thoughts u always express.. hope everyone is better this day ... with luv..
Castaneda Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM
thats a good poem very sad but i love it :) :(
Foster Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Sara this is a truly poignant write. To have suffered such a loss is indeed a heavy burden to be placed on a family. This reader's heart does weep for your family, and I commend your strength in expressing your loss my friend. Thank you for sharing the read. God Bless, Always, Adell
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January 6, 2011 at 5:46 AM
this is a poem that touches my passions
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January 5, 2011 at 11:31 PM
sad recollections here Sara, i extend you my sympathy, it is a good piece as well especially your recognition of the bad effect on familiy i e drink e t c, that is where a good half of societys problems lie damage to sincere familiy values. i can see you are strong in the best way,despite the attacks.
M V Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM
A great loss depicted,Sara.Mother's death certainly had its impact on father.Quite natural.Nice write
Sweetheart Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Softly written Sara and very emotional in every line my friend.. never easy to lose a Mother at any time of life especially so very young and impressionable... a fitting tribute to her loving memory ..SOUP MAIL...
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January 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM
enjoyed reading your work, glad to have our family though.
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