Resonating Echoes
Mother's Day Site Contest: A legacy of remembrance and love65 total reviews
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
Mrs. KT, this is exquisite, pulling on my heartstrings. I truly wish I had a six star to give you.
I love how you went down the line and wrote of the many words of wisdom from your mom and your response to each.
So much love, humor, life instruction, joy and sadness all wrapped up in this beautiful tribute.
Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Mrs. KT, this is exquisite, pulling on my heartstrings. I truly wish I had a six star to give you.
I love how you went down the line and wrote of the many words of wisdom from your mom and your response to each.
So much love, humor, life instruction, joy and sadness all wrapped up in this beautiful tribute.
Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 07-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello C Gale!
I am so pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
Much appreciated!
diane
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You are more than welcome :)
Comment from rama devi
Super touching tribute to mothers, in general, and yours, specifically and especially. Interesting format with her words and your commentary paired as couplets. highlight effective! All lines are great, but here are my favorite bits:
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The best gift you can give someone is a book, she imparted
I've gifted and received hundreds through the years
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I practiced until I learned, and then I practiced more
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I planted three, and then I planted three more..
The closing two stanzas are super poignant. Sorry for your loss--yet grateful for the celebration of Infinite Unconditional Love and mother-wisdom. You're blessed...and so was she...and so are YOUR kids!
Love,
rd
PS This is sure to place...
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Super touching tribute to mothers, in general, and yours, specifically and especially. Interesting format with her words and your commentary paired as couplets. highlight effective! All lines are great, but here are my favorite bits:
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The best gift you can give someone is a book, she imparted
I've gifted and received hundreds through the years
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I practiced until I learned, and then I practiced more
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I planted three, and then I planted three more..
The closing two stanzas are super poignant. Sorry for your loss--yet grateful for the celebration of Infinite Unconditional Love and mother-wisdom. You're blessed...and so was she...and so are YOUR kids!
Love,
rd
PS This is sure to place...
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Dear rd,
I am thrilled and honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
My mother was such a dynamic force in my life. Although she passed away in 2007, she is still with me during so many moments of my everyday life...
This offering was such a reflective joy to pen...but I must admit that I was brought to tears as I remembered so many times, places, and long ago words of wisdom...
Thank you again, rd!
Fondly,
diane
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She is with you...fully! I feel it, dear.
Fond hugs,
rd
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Comment from royowen
Yes these words of advice are given by a wise and caring mum, who knows the wisdom and guidance of God, my parents weren't Christian, but I still learned from them, not all good, but I endeavoured to change that for my kids, and it worked, the importance things is...its generational. Beautifully written, I enjoyed. Diane, well done
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Yes these words of advice are given by a wise and caring mum, who knows the wisdom and guidance of God, my parents weren't Christian, but I still learned from them, not all good, but I endeavoured to change that for my kids, and it worked, the importance things is...its generational. Beautifully written, I enjoyed. Diane, well done
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello Roy!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
diane
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Most welcome
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, oh, my goodness - this beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes - such a beautiful tribute to your mother in flowing, descriptive verse - artfully and articulately presented. I absolutely loved the choice of image as well, reminiscent of my birthplace in Canada that was literally brimming with these beautiful and irresistably scented lilacs, which I can almost inhale from your image. I still miss them today. Thank you for such an exquisite read...
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In my opinion, oh, my goodness - this beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes - such a beautiful tribute to your mother in flowing, descriptive verse - artfully and articulately presented. I absolutely loved the choice of image as well, reminiscent of my birthplace in Canada that was literally brimming with these beautiful and irresistably scented lilacs, which I can almost inhale from your image. I still miss them today. Thank you for such an exquisite read...
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello Eve!
I am thrilled by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
My mother was a positive and dynamic influence in my life. She has been gone for over twelve years, but I feel her presence at so many moments...
So pleased my words and the photograph resonated with you!
diane
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You are very welcome, Diane - thank you for sharing such an exquisite verse and presentation...Eve
Comment from Reese Turner
A lovely tribute for Mother's Day. A tribute to which most of us can relate to those words of wisdom from mom. Only, "when the right one comes along, you'll know" might draw some debate; after 42 years, my wife says she's still lookin'... Nice work. Happy Mother's Day from Texas!
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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A lovely tribute for Mother's Day. A tribute to which most of us can relate to those words of wisdom from mom. Only, "when the right one comes along, you'll know" might draw some debate; after 42 years, my wife says she's still lookin'... Nice work. Happy Mother's Day from Texas!
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hah, Reese!
Your wife sounds like a character! :)
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Marjorie Burghdoff-Banks
Such a sweet, sad, heartbreaking, gut wrenching poem! The frustration of hearing advice, yet not listening, turning away when someone tries to help, and then breaking down when we realize they won't be there to continue doing so. We've all been there, and we've all, or most, have been doomed to repeat the frustration. Absolutely lovely, thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Such a sweet, sad, heartbreaking, gut wrenching poem! The frustration of hearing advice, yet not listening, turning away when someone tries to help, and then breaking down when we realize they won't be there to continue doing so. We've all been there, and we've all, or most, have been doomed to repeat the frustration. Absolutely lovely, thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello Marjorie!
So very pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Wow -- now that is the winner. Nope, not even listening to arguement on this one... even if the committee doesn't choose it, it is still the winner from any number of standpoints.... a BEAUTIFUL and heart-melting memorial to a great woman who obviously had a lot to do with the heart of the Lady Diane we know through her talented pen! :) :) Not even gonna wish you luck because, as I so stubbornly already stated, this is the winner. :) ;) Yvette
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Wow -- now that is the winner. Nope, not even listening to arguement on this one... even if the committee doesn't choose it, it is still the winner from any number of standpoints.... a BEAUTIFUL and heart-melting memorial to a great woman who obviously had a lot to do with the heart of the Lady Diane we know through her talented pen! :) :) Not even gonna wish you luck because, as I so stubbornly already stated, this is the winner. :) ;) Yvette
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Oh my goodness, Yvette!
I am thrilled that you found my offering exceptional.
Thank you for your heartfelt review.
My mother was such a dynamic and positive force in my life. It's difficult to think that she has been gone now for over twelve years. But I often feel her presence...even now...
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Take Care!
diane
Comment from nomi338
I read this wonderful piece with misty eyes. Why? because each one of us who had wise and loving mother received advise that made our lives better. Their advice when heeded made us better people, better mates and better parents. One of my favorite scriptures is Isaiah chapter 48, verse 18, which starts out with "If only you would pay attention to my commandments!" I just want you to know mom, I listened. I did not always follow all of your advise, but when I did I prospered. Thank you for writing this, you touched me in a special way.
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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I read this wonderful piece with misty eyes. Why? because each one of us who had wise and loving mother received advise that made our lives better. Their advice when heeded made us better people, better mates and better parents. One of my favorite scriptures is Isaiah chapter 48, verse 18, which starts out with "If only you would pay attention to my commandments!" I just want you to know mom, I listened. I did not always follow all of your advise, but when I did I prospered. Thank you for writing this, you touched me in a special way.
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello nomi!
I am thrilled that you found my work exceptional and could relate to my words. So very pleased that my poem touched you in a special way.
My mother was a positive and dynamic force in my life; she still is...
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Ogden
I think your mother would be proud of this tribute to her memory, and the accomplishments of her daughter.
Good luck in the Mothers' Day contest.
Don
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I think your mother would be proud of this tribute to her memory, and the accomplishments of her daughter.
Good luck in the Mothers' Day contest.
Don
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello Don!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you for your excellent rating and review!
Take Care,
diane
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You're very welcome, Diane.
Don
Comment from Possummagic
I found a post on FB today posted a year ago today. How could I know that in twenty days time she would be gone. It broke my heart, it will never mend. Our mothers are the glue which holds a family together. Without her we can all fall apart. Loved your poem. PM
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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I found a post on FB today posted a year ago today. How could I know that in twenty days time she would be gone. It broke my heart, it will never mend. Our mothers are the glue which holds a family together. Without her we can all fall apart. Loved your poem. PM
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
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Hello PM!
I am thrilled that you found my poem exceptional.
I am sorry for your loss as well.
My mother has been gone for over twelve years, but I still feel her presence...
Kind regards,
diane
