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The Ninth Spoke To Me

Mama taught me to remember the celebrations The ninth spoke to me Remember me Remember him, who sits alone with his purple urn Her ashes, not the same The clinks and cheers, a shame Her lips would sip from his glass He’d plant a kiss The honor, we miss Now, near her frame, her smile inhabits the room, but mama’s presence is ash, contained Wedded bliss so missed 1/12/2022

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Date: 1/18/2023 2:30:00 AM
Sadly I understand this too well "mama’s presence is ash, contained" - my mother has been in heaven three years in ten days.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/23/2023 11:22:00 AM
I missed your touching response, Caren! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 1/13/2023 12:06:00 PM
Good to remember your mother. I often think of her and her husband. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/13/2023 12:53:00 PM
You’re so wonderful! You are often in my thoughts and prayers too xxoo
Date: 1/13/2023 7:44:00 AM
I think mothers hold the world together, in a good way. Sacred is such a heart. Blessings.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/13/2023 12:52:00 PM
They do! Thanks, Joe!
Date: 1/13/2023 7:02:00 AM
Your memorial is beautifully written, Kim; it is heartfelt and kind, and it is filled with vivid flashbacks.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/13/2023 7:40:00 AM
Thank you, Lasaad!
Date: 1/12/2023 6:49:00 PM
Shakespearian, Kim! 'Remember Me!' (End of Act 1, 'Hamlet.') ~ gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/12/2023 8:08:00 PM
I don’t even know what to say…
Date: 1/12/2023 4:13:00 PM
Your tender, loving tribute, infused with sweet memories, is wonderfully written, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/12/2023 4:34:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Date: 1/12/2023 3:33:00 PM
It is weird when they are gone, but frankly, I’m glad we buried the ashes. A nice piece, Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/12/2023 4:34:00 PM
Eventually, but hopefully not soon because my parents will go together to the same burial sight where they lived and were born. Thank you, Jeff.

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