My Time To Shine

Running barefoot through the open field
No worries, enjoying what the day will yield
Free spirit, given free reign to roam the town
Sun up to sun down, laughter all around

Dreading Mom's dinner bell, such a sad sound
Knowing the day was over and we had to settle down
Mom was a special lady, such compassion and care
Whenever something was wrong, she was always there

She was a mother, doctor, taxi, chef, she deserves applause
Looking back, I didn't realize how good it really was
Nurturing us from the time we were so were small
Just kids, wild and carefree, Mom took care of it all

The times have changed, we are off on our own
No longer able to do life's daily chores all alone
Mom needs nuturing as she is now on the decline
Time to give a helping hand, time to shine

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/10/2014 4:04:00 AM
Mum would always be Mum. When you shine, her handiwork shines. Good one Tim-Tim Timmy.
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Date: 12/10/2014 4:05:00 AM
Date: 11/27/2014 11:44:00 PM
A 7 for you Tim! forgot to added it up with the rest down in the comment box. lol...
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Date: 11/27/2014 11:43:00 PM
So heart moved by your very beautiful poem about your mum and moms and all good moms in general my dear friend Tim. I am very touched by this one in many ways. Hope you enjoyed your thanking day. Take good care and have a wonderful day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
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Date: 11/25/2014 6:53:00 PM
If I was a woman....... well you get the idea, this is another beautiful poem Tim. Also it sure explains the apple does not fall far from the tree!
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2014 10:19:00 PM
Thank you my friend... Cheers
Date: 11/25/2014 1:53:00 PM
Beautiful poem about your mom Tim...Glad you appreciated all she did for you. I'm a mother myself and can totally relate to the "mother, doctor, taxi, chef line". Oh!Lets the forget "Lover too"...lol. Great write...Mothers Rock!!! :) Ana
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2014 1:55:00 PM
Yes they do tock Ana....hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 6:32:00 PM
I really enjoyed having this beautiful little glimpse into your past. I also brought my mom to live with me this January. It's almost been a year now. I love the last line. Time to shine. 7Fav.
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 9:59:00 PM
Thanks Brenda...when they get older it is nice to be able to help...hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 5:44:00 PM
I really like this one, tim, and how you are giving us a glimpse at your past and how things were in your childhood. so nice to see that you think of helping her now as a time to "shine!"
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 5:48:00 PM
Thanks Andrea...she is well worth it...hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 4:18:00 PM
Your sweet mum (mom) did a great job and raised such a good son..Now its time for you to pamper her for all that She's done.God bless you both : )
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 4:31:00 PM
Thank you Charma...I am going to pamper her...hopefully she will put up with my cooking :) ....hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 4:13:00 PM
I fully relate to this one Tim - it's not easy when parents are aging and the care role reverses and you do for them what they once did for you:-) hugs Jan x
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 4:24:00 PM
Yes it is hard Jan..Thanks....hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 4:09:00 PM
Splendid tribute write Tim!
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 4:23:00 PM
Thank you Ken
Date: 11/24/2014 3:16:00 PM
I had one of those Moms! A well written eulogy to all the Moms out there! Good one, Tim!
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 3:18:00 PM
Thank you Jack my friend...cheers
Date: 11/24/2014 3:02:00 PM
- Take good care of your mother always, Tim - Without her .... it had not been born a Tim :) - A lovely poem - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 3:04:00 PM
That is so true my friend...hugs Tim
Date: 11/24/2014 2:46:00 PM
My mother is 85 and she is in relatively good shape but the years are piling up. She raised 6 kids (5 of us boys) and I sometime wonder how she managed! Your poem bought back many great memories of mom! Well done my good friend.
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/24/2014 2:49:00 PM
Thanks David...Mom has Lupus and I just started taking care of her..It makes you think of all the things she did for us (5 kids)
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