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Thankful

Thankful!

Dear Mama,

I am the trip you could not take, precious pearls you could not buy.
I am the frequent traveler on the plane you could not fly.
I am the cherished dream you hoped for, that would have set you free.
But I will always seek to remember, you did it for me! 

I am the sublime world you wished for, all that you longed to have.
I am what you paid for, the many sacrifices you made.
I am in Hawaii now, the most beautiful place to see.
But I will always seek to remember, you did it for me!

Your Son

Copyright © Bjorn Wastvedt | Year Posted 2017

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/8/2018 8:40:00 PM Beautiful tribute and love story, Bjorn. Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/30/2018 10:27:00 PM So moving! Such a wonderful tribute to "Mom," wherever she may be. Best wishes, Gershon Wolf Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/27/2017 8:59:00 AM Such a lovely heartfelt tribute to your mother, Bjørn, I see that you are a truly amazing photographer too:) Login to Reply Bjorn Wastvedt Date: 11/30/2017 12:26:00 AM Thank you, Jo! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/26/2017 3:01:00 PM - A beautiful picture you've painted, you're an artist - (the clothes ... tells me a bit about your background) - A heartbreaking lovely poem to your mother, Bjørn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Bjorn Wastvedt Date: 11/27/2017 12:18:00 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. The clothes are from Telemark, Norway but wanted the picture to have an old feel to it... I currently live in Mississippi, USA after doing some out of state projects.

Susan Ashley Date: 11/24/2017 8:49:00 PM Bjorn, a lovely tribute to your Mama. Wonderfully expressed! Login to Reply Bjorn Wastvedt Date: 11/25/2017 10:16:00 AM Thank you, Susan - precious words from a great poetry friend!