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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

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Date: 2/8/2018 8:40:00 PM
Beautiful tribute and love story, Bjorn.
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Date: 1/30/2018 10:27:00 PM
So moving! Such a wonderful tribute to "Mom," wherever she may be. Best wishes, Gershon Wolf
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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:)
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Bjorn Wastvedt
Date: 11/30/2017 12:26:00 AM
Thank you, Jo! :)
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 :)
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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.
Date: 11/24/2017 8:49:00 PM
Bjorn, a lovely tribute to your Mama. Wonderfully expressed!
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Bjorn Wastvedt
Date: 11/25/2017 10:16:00 AM
Thank you, Susan - precious words from a great poetry friend!

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