Down Here I Called Her Mama
A heartfelt letter of gratitude67 total reviews
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
What a beautiful tribute to your Mama. I can tell from your words that she must have been a wonderful woman. And I know how comforting it is to share deep feelings about your family with others. Best regard, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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What a beautiful tribute to your Mama. I can tell from your words that she must have been a wonderful woman. And I know how comforting it is to share deep feelings about your family with others. Best regard, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! I'm always afraid when I write about her that people will think she couldn't have been THAT wonderful,but trust me, words cannot describe what a treasure she was. I was so blessed to have her as my Mama. And yes, it is very comforting to share my memories of my family with all the readers here. Thank you for letting me share her with you. God bless you!
Comment from Leigh Ann
You have no reason to apologize. This is just what I needed to read after such a long day. I've been missing my mother so much lately. She died on January 1, 2009. A loving mother will always be grieved.
Technically your poem was excellent in meter, form, rhythm. No room for corrections here. It is lovely. Leigh Ann
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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You have no reason to apologize. This is just what I needed to read after such a long day. I've been missing my mother so much lately. She died on January 1, 2009. A loving mother will always be grieved.
Technically your poem was excellent in meter, form, rhythm. No room for corrections here. It is lovely. Leigh Ann
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Oh God bless you! I'm glad it helped you. With your loss so recent, the last thing I'd want to do is pour salt on your wound. My heart goes out to you. My Mom passed in 6-95. She was 2 weeks shy of being 67 and I was 34 but we were together till she died. My absolute best friend. I can tell you that God has given me more peace since her loss than I ever had before. I guess He gives us a double dose when we need it. Expect the same for you. He is faithful and your heart will heal. It's been 15 years for me and I'm still standing. You'll come through just fine. I'm sure of it! Thank you for this sweet review and God bless you.
Comment from lola29
Your poem is so lovely, and I found myself teary-eyed, thinking about my own beloved mother. I've no doubt that your mother is watching over you, smiling at her legacy.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Your poem is so lovely, and I found myself teary-eyed, thinking about my own beloved mother. I've no doubt that your mother is watching over you, smiling at her legacy.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much for the sweet review and the tears. That means so much to me. The memory of a good Mama ca really make us cry. Thank you again!
Comment from zoocq
That was beautiful! I, too, have lived through many loses...especially in the last ten years. Thank God we can write about it...that is what good poets do!
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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That was beautiful! I, too, have lived through many loses...especially in the last ten years. Thank God we can write about it...that is what good poets do!
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! I know what you mean. I lost my sister 6-28-04 and then my Dad died 3-29-05. Thank God for poetry. It's like releasing the pain inside so we can breathe! Thank you again!
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Suzie,
I see you have mixed rhyme with no set pattern.
I like the very sentimental thoughts within your [poem Including you last verse.
Gert
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Hello Suzie,
I see you have mixed rhyme with no set pattern.
I like the very sentimental thoughts within your [poem Including you last verse.
Gert
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! When I wrote this the emotion was just pouring out if me, so I didn't pay much attention to rhyme schemes. Glad you liked it!
Comment from Judian James
I have been in your shoes in every way you have so eloquently mentioned. I too was blessed to have a loving, dear mom and I too had to say goodbye ... for me, it was five years ago on July 4th and I still think of her every day. And, I too have written many poems in her honor. This is a beautiful tribute to a mother you dearly loved.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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I have been in your shoes in every way you have so eloquently mentioned. I too was blessed to have a loving, dear mom and I too had to say goodbye ... for me, it was five years ago on July 4th and I still think of her every day. And, I too have written many poems in her honor. This is a beautiful tribute to a mother you dearly loved.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! I am so sorry for your loss. At least I've had 15 years to heal. Yours probably still feels like yesterday. She didn't pass on a holiday but her birthday was June 21 and she died June 2nd. Her birthday was particularly hard to face that year. God bless you and thank you again.
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my pleasure. In my portfolio, you'll find,
"Defining a Woman" It is my favorite tribute piece to my mom and tells our story.
Comment from rose42benn
No need to apologize for sharing such a lovely poem. The line that lets us, the reader, know that you told your mom how you felt when she was here is the best. Your poem speaks of love, not regret, bravo!
rose
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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No need to apologize for sharing such a lovely poem. The line that lets us, the reader, know that you told your mom how you felt when she was here is the best. Your poem speaks of love, not regret, bravo!
rose
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you pointing out that line. I can't tell you what a comfort it was to me to know that SHE knew how much I adored her. That has definitely contributed to the peace I've had since her passing. Thank you again. God bless!
Comment from seewhatimwritingnow
I think this is absolutely beautiful! Couldn't be better. I know your mother would so appreciate that you wrote this sweet poem in a tribute and gratitude to her. I believe you were adopted? I sense a 'hesitency' to come right out and call her 'Mother'? "Down here I called her Mama"..."My Heavenly 'friend'?... But the 'love' and 'respect' shines through clearly. Loved it. Betty
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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I think this is absolutely beautiful! Couldn't be better. I know your mother would so appreciate that you wrote this sweet poem in a tribute and gratitude to her. I believe you were adopted? I sense a 'hesitency' to come right out and call her 'Mother'? "Down here I called her Mama"..."My Heavenly 'friend'?... But the 'love' and 'respect' shines through clearly. Loved it. Betty
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! And no, I wasn't adopted. I never called her Mother cause that was too formal(for me and for her) I used to do it joking with her and she'd raise her eyebrow and cross her eyes. She wanted to be just plain old Mom. Heck, I had friends that, after meeting her one time, called her "Mom." She loved it. Guess she was just meant to be one. Thank you again for this sweet review.
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Okay- the mistake was from reading a contest entry by someone named Suzie Q, who found out she was adopted- I thought it was you- There are several 'Suzie Q's' on here- did not realize that! Hummm.. the 'other' Suzie Q probably thinks I'm crazy! LOL- I reviewed her thinking it was you! Betty
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Oh yea, I got a review one time from " zoocq" She said she wrote it that way cause she never could use"Suzie Q" because it was always taken. I usually go by Susan now( used to just be Suzie) but Susan was taken. Wish I had thought of something clever like everyone else. Why don't you give me some of your imagination? Looks like you got plenty to spare:)
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Well..we aren't allowed to change our member names- unfortunately. I'd call you DELI-DISH! LOL- Betty
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Yee Haw!
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No...DELI-DIVA! There ya go! lol Betty
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful tribute to your mother, i enjoyed reading this and don't stop with the tributes to your mother until your heart tells you to, not when reviewers do. i think it is wonderful for people to know not all families are broken ones
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful tribute to your mother, i enjoyed reading this and don't stop with the tributes to your mother until your heart tells you to, not when reviewers do. i think it is wonderful for people to know not all families are broken ones
Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Oh, thank you so much! I was afraid I was gonna get known as "one note SuzieQ" I guess I have so much love for her that it's taken more than one poem to get it all out of me. Thank you again for this. God bless you!
Comment from sgalletti
Hi Suzie! This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to your mother. I may have shared with you before that I lost my mother when she was only 44 years old. It was a tremendous loss for me. However, during the years she was alive, she inspired me just as your mother did you. Great quatrains and lovely rhyme. Consider taking out "that" before "I tried"--it's a weak word that doesn't contribute to the meter....Hugs! Sue
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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Hi Suzie! This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to your mother. I may have shared with you before that I lost my mother when she was only 44 years old. It was a tremendous loss for me. However, during the years she was alive, she inspired me just as your mother did you. Great quatrains and lovely rhyme. Consider taking out "that" before "I tried"--it's a weak word that doesn't contribute to the meter....Hugs! Sue
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Comment Written 15-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2010
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Thank you so much! I'm so sorry you lost your Mom so soon. I remember after my Mom passed, at one point I thought" Good grief Mom, why did you have to be so good to me?" I figured if she was a crappy Mom, I wouldn't miss her so much. Funny, isn't it? Oh, thank you so much for the tip. You are absolutely right! I'm gonna go back and fix it right now. Thank you for your honesty and God bless you for this review!