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Mother's Kitchen

the greatest classroom I ever sat in was my mother's kitchen she said give what you want if you get it back stay if you don't leave she said you might not ever get a degree in law but you damn well better get a degree in people she said you cannot have an independent mouth and a dependent ass she said don't criticize the recipe only criticize the dish she said marriage is like a construction company you are supposed to build things she said the devil does more harm with a lie than a knife or gun she said you may not believe in God but if you look in my eyes you will see the results the greatest classroom I ever sat in was my mother's kitchen and I graduated with honors

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Date: 6/10/2025 4:49:00 PM
I LOVE this, once again you transported me, this time to my Dad's shares in kitchen & other. I laughed throughout but almost inked at the 'ass' verse. My Dad, 'people can't help being ugly but they could stay home', 'lie to others al you want, CayCay, but never to yourself', "people are no damn good', 'In life one is blessed to have just 1 true friend.', 'keep it simple, stupid" OH I enjoy time w/ you. (read last 2 lines of 2nd stanza) You have immortalized your Mom thru poem(s), did she know?
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 6/11/2025 10:59:00 AM
I just read this again, visualized my Dad and your Moma exchanging philosophical quotes and laughter. I don't fav often, but I need to take this with me, it's a love adrenaline buzz and I love it. Have you heard this one (Dad told it) "Beauty may be skin deep but ugly goes straight to the bone" Did any of Dad's make you laugh?
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 6/11/2025 10:51:00 AM
Regrettably and joyously serving Him, I am an Empath. I feel. Please read "My Fathers Echo", it speaks to my profound 'feel' and ability to see / feel beyond earthly sights. Seems readers didn't catch what 'echo' meant in the poem though it is clearly there. Point is, your Mom knows you still earth love her and spend time with her in word rooms. If you DON'T catch what Dad did, scroll down to Paige's box. IF SPIRIT touches you thus inclined. Won't be hurt if you don't show. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Ricky Muse
Date: 6/11/2025 10:28:00 AM
Hey CayCay. Unfortunately mom moved upstairs before these poems were written, but I did share with her many times how her wisdom saved me from myself. I want to thank you for being so passionate, so engaging. Poets need all we can get. All the best.....................peace!
Date: 6/8/2025 11:31:00 AM
Dear Richard, I adore your poem and the profound advice doled out in “mother’s kitchen”. Mother cooked up wisdom with love and ladled it generously upon your thirsty/hungry heart and soul. Loved every stanza, but especially your last stanza. A wonderful tribute to a wise and caring mother and beautiful woman. Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan
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Ricky Muse
Date: 6/11/2025 10:34:00 AM
Friend I just got my 2nd book reveiw on Amazon. You were my first. Gonna' party like a rock star......................bye!
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Ricky Muse
Date: 6/8/2025 11:19:00 PM
Hey friend, how ya' been? Thanks for the kind words. Family will always inspire me. Working on my 2nd collection of poetry. Thanks again for your time..............peace!

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