Virtuous Life of Mother

Mom was a person of indisputable integrity...
teaching siblings the strict rules of equality.


A voice of tender words to remember her by...
a dazzling light invading my tenebrous sky.


Mother was more glittering and worthier than any gold...
with the purest faith and the wisdom of growing old.


I was very blessed to have had such a loving, nurturing mother...
her purity vanquished my vicissitude, and kept me from error.


She adored jewels, but she loved me more than them...
and she wore a long necklace of opulent elegance. 


I am very proud and glad to have inherited that spirit from the South... 
and reflecting on her virtuous life, it has given me strength and worth.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 5/21/2010 4:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest"Thicker Than Water" Andrew. Love,Carol
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Date: 5/20/2010 8:12:00 PM
Congratulations Andrew, lovely tribute to your mum. Odd the things one can remember, like your mum's necklace. I never think of my Gran but I see her wearing an amber brooch. Well done... Margaret
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Date: 5/20/2010 7:12:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to your mother. Nice use of rhyme to share your thoughts. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 5/20/2010 8:00:00 AM
Congrats Andrew on your HM in Brian's contest with an awesome write... enjoy another great honor for a great poem.. luv.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/8/2010 2:17:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Andrew.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/7/2010 9:29:00 AM
enjoyed your couplet form very well done, flowing from begin to end,..p.d.
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