Quaterns: Observations on Life
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Comment from Diane Marie
Hi Brooke
I was just going through my PM's and reading post I seem to have missed and come across this beautiful poem of yours.
It is so poignant and powerful. I can't imagine how you must feel not having your mother in your life for very long. It must make you feel like you have been denied something very precious, that most of us take for granted.
This truly is an exceptional poem!
Take care
Diane
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2009
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Hi Brooke
I was just going through my PM's and reading post I seem to have missed and come across this beautiful poem of yours.
It is so poignant and powerful. I can't imagine how you must feel not having your mother in your life for very long. It must make you feel like you have been denied something very precious, that most of us take for granted.
This truly is an exceptional poem!
Take care
Diane
Comment Written 09-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2009
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Diane, thanks so much. You are quite kind to review this poem no longer promoted. I always appreciate your thoughtful visits. Brooke :-)
Comment from Max
Powerful verse you've written here. Sad, and also meaningful. Definitely not cheap words. I thought this was really good, nice job.
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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Powerful verse you've written here. Sad, and also meaningful. Definitely not cheap words. I thought this was really good, nice job.
Comment Written 21-May-2009
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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Max, thank you so much. Brooke
Comment from Oatmeal
Adewpearl,
This poem hit me right between the eyes! I wish that I had the stars to show you that these are honest words and not just steam.
I am so sorry that your mother is no longer here. I am even sorrier that you do not have any memories. (good or bad)
I feel awful saying that I have lots and lots of wonderful memories with my mother and lots and lots of bad memories too. We are growing together and thankfully she has forgiven me for my past stupidity.
This poem should be on a marble stone in cities and towns. I feel that it would humble even a hardcore redneck like myself. Great job!!!!!! I praise you.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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Adewpearl,
This poem hit me right between the eyes! I wish that I had the stars to show you that these are honest words and not just steam.
I am so sorry that your mother is no longer here. I am even sorrier that you do not have any memories. (good or bad)
I feel awful saying that I have lots and lots of wonderful memories with my mother and lots and lots of bad memories too. We are growing together and thankfully she has forgiven me for my past stupidity.
This poem should be on a marble stone in cities and towns. I feel that it would humble even a hardcore redneck like myself. Great job!!!!!! I praise you.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 21-May-2009
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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I actually do have a few scattered and impressionistic memories but none that matches a photo. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Brooke
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Brooke,
I have some memories from way-----way back....you do not want to hear what my first memory was.
If you need to talk then you can call me anytime.
I will PM my number to you.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment from bmburkevics
Very hard read, to be honest. It hits rather close to home, as the same situation crosses me with my grandfather. Being the youngest of three boys, I am the only one who was too young to remember my grandfather. So at any number of family functions, I will hear them speaking about it as if they were the best times of their life, yet I am kept out of it, as I remember none of it. Like you, all I have is pictures.
Very good write, I am sure most of us, in some way shape or form, can relate to the pain unveiled in this piece.
Cheers!
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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Very hard read, to be honest. It hits rather close to home, as the same situation crosses me with my grandfather. Being the youngest of three boys, I am the only one who was too young to remember my grandfather. So at any number of family functions, I will hear them speaking about it as if they were the best times of their life, yet I am kept out of it, as I remember none of it. Like you, all I have is pictures.
Very good write, I am sure most of us, in some way shape or form, can relate to the pain unveiled in this piece.
Cheers!
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 21-May-2009
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Thank you for sharing that with me - I have also left out as my sisters are 15 and 19 years older than I and had this whole life with my mother before I was ever born. Brooke
Comment from NikkiEl
It's amazing how many experieces we live through that leave our memory! I'm amazed sometimes when I look through photo albums and see myself in situations I don't recall. You captured these ideas well here. Thanks for sharing! Nikki
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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It's amazing how many experieces we live through that leave our memory! I'm amazed sometimes when I look through photo albums and see myself in situations I don't recall. You captured these ideas well here. Thanks for sharing! Nikki
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Nikki, thank you! Brooke :-)
Comment from filmoreodragon
This is beautifully and poignantly conveyed. How proud she must be of you. I lost my mother just 10 years ago and thought that 44 years with her were not enough. I cannot imagine what you must feel, but this poem brings me closer to your grief and lends it beauty at the same time.
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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This is beautifully and poignantly conveyed. How proud she must be of you. I lost my mother just 10 years ago and thought that 44 years with her were not enough. I cannot imagine what you must feel, but this poem brings me closer to your grief and lends it beauty at the same time.
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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There are never enough years - If your mom is 95 and dies when you are 75, it's still not enough :-) Thank you, Brooke
Comment from jmyron
Well written and the imagery is very revealing. I am sort of in the opposite situation. I did not no my father until I was 42 yrs old, and he died about 2 yrs after I met him.
John
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Well written and the imagery is very revealing. I am sort of in the opposite situation. I did not no my father until I was 42 yrs old, and he died about 2 yrs after I met him.
John
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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John, that must have been so disappointing to lose him so soon after finding him after all those years - I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing that and for your review. Brooke
Comment from Allmine
Before I read the author notes, I wondered if you were talking about a couple's lifetime together. In any case, it is brilliantly done, and very poignant and sad. Great job
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Before I read the author notes, I wondered if you were talking about a couple's lifetime together. In any case, it is brilliantly done, and very poignant and sad. Great job
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Thank you - I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from Lokman
Hi Brooke,
That was an absolutely superb poem that deeply touched me, reminding me of memories I don't have either. Wonderfully worded.
Shea
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Hi Brooke,
That was an absolutely superb poem that deeply touched me, reminding me of memories I don't have either. Wonderfully worded.
Shea
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Shea, thank you. I'm so sorry you don't have those memories either. Brooke
Comment from Hitcher
Beautiful poem Brooke but a little sad friend, to have the photos but not the memories to go with them must be unbelievably frustrating, and oh so sad. At least you have the photos and with your amazing creative mind can create anything you want.
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Beautiful poem Brooke but a little sad friend, to have the photos but not the memories to go with them must be unbelievably frustrating, and oh so sad. At least you have the photos and with your amazing creative mind can create anything you want.
Comment Written 20-May-2009
reply by the author on 20-May-2009
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Hitcher, thank you. You are most kind. Brooke :-)
I've been reading some of those exceptional ratings for your erotica - now, don't go be betraying me with all those other swooning women!!!! ;-)
