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My Beacon

Memories old of carefree days 

Aimless paths I took behind your gaze

Raging fire of youth made me break free

Intrusion and advise had me in a wrecking spree

Yet you stayed by me, when I lay beaten

As a ship in search of a beacon

Mom, I am blessed, for there you were, arms open.

 
© (2 April '15) 

*Placed 2nd in the contest 'Acrostics on Mothers Day' by Tammy Reams on 13 April 2015.

Copyright © Poesy Relish | Year Posted 2015

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Julia Ward Date: 5/10/2015 10:58:00 AM I thoroughly enjoyed your poem, Poesy... Julia, :) Login to Reply

Tammy Reams Date: 4/12/2015 9:38:00 AM Sorry I'm late on this Poesy. Congrats on your win. Thank you for entering my contest. Login to Reply

Njeri Hunjeri Date: 4/9/2015 4:30:00 AM I love this! Congrats on your win Nad. Be blessed Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 4/6/2015 6:23:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win with this beautifully written acrostic, a perfect 7 Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 4/6/2015 12:25:00 PM Such an open and heartfelt tribute to your dear mother, Nad. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply

Kp Nunez Date: 4/6/2015 11:36:00 AM Congratulations, Nad. Beautiful tribute within the confines of acrostic. She has a beautiful name too. Hugs and smiles. Kim :) Login to Reply

Mohan Chutani Date: 4/6/2015 1:01:00 AM Moms always welcome their children with open arms, come what may. Congrats Nads on this lovely write and win. Mohan Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/5/2015 9:16:00 PM I really like how you did yours, sweetie. congrats on a great win Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/5/2015 9:58:00 PM Thank you very much Andrea

Eve Roper Date: 4/5/2015 8:59:00 PM Mom's are our beacon and their hugs and love no matter what. Congratulations on your win a 7. Blessings Eve Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/5/2015 9:58:00 PM Thank you dear Eve :).. hugs

Jack Ellison Date: 4/5/2015 6:55:00 PM What a great warm feeling you have portrayed my dear Nad! Love and hugs, Jack xxx Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/5/2015 9:53:00 PM Thank you very much Jack:).. lov,nad

Liam Mcdaid Date: 4/4/2015 4:05:00 AM truly beautifully painted nadiya wishing you a blessed weekend dear friend Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/4/2015 4:17:00 AM Thank you dear Liam... wish you a nuce weekend... nad

Kim Shaw Date: 4/3/2015 12:26:00 PM I love this sweet tribute to your mom, Mariyam. Have a nice weekend, Nadiya! Hugs, Kimberly Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/4/2015 2:57:00 AM Thank you Kimberly.. hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/2/2015 10:28:00 PM this is so nice. I love the ending on it, how she was always there. And her name is so different. mariyam? It is almost like the name i like, Myriam! Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/3/2015 2:15:00 AM Yes thats her name Andrea... thank you for the nice words... glad you like my pen... hugs.

Jan Allison Date: 4/2/2015 2:21:00 PM simply delightful acrostic Nadiya:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Poesy Relish Date: 4/2/2015 4:21:00 PM Thank you very much dear Jan... glad you liked it.. hugs, nad!