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December 17, 2008
By AmbRawr BRONZE, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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AmbRawr BRONZE, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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We choose the love we think we deserve ~The Perks

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And I remember she wouldn’t wake up.
Her lips were mushed together in a
Horrible shade of red
They buried my mother in a white dress
And red lips.
And she couldn’t see.
Where are your glasses, Mommy?
And still at sixteen I bring them to my face
And peer through the distorted murky lenses
To see what she saw
Maybe one day …
And I remember it hitting me
Like it does every day
When I hear them all talk and complain about their
“Horrible” mothers
What’s it like to have a mother
I’d give anything to know,
Or at least for them to know how lucky they are.
They know.
And I remember she wouldn’t sit up
And I dreamed of a stuffing machine because
Someone whispered by my ear she was
Cut in half and stuffed
And it made no sense
And still at sixteen I wonder
What happened to my mother?
And I remember her faintly
She doesn’t even smile in my dreams anymore
And I wonder if she’ll ever be proud of me
If she’d ever approve of me
And who I’ve become
The things I’ve seen
The things I’ve done
And I remember her singing
Though I can’t hear her voice
The only happy Christmas I hold on to
Every year
Maybe one day it’ll come back
I used to think
Maybe one day she’d come back
And still at sixteen I hope
Maybe one day she’ll come back …
And I remember she wouldn’t wake up
Not even to say good-bye.

© Trent M., Centerville, IA

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evrycloudyday7 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 1:30 pm
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seriously just got the chills. this was brilliant. came from the heart
mcbob_kool SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 3:35 am
mcbob_kool SILVER, Monticello, Indiana
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This is a beautiful poem. The use of vivid language and clear emotion is stunning. I don't like many of the poems I read, but this one I do. 

p.s. If anyone would like to check out my new poem, that would be very appreciated.

StillDreaming GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 1:07 am
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This honestly brought tears to my eyes. The language was absolutely beautiful and got across the emotion perfectly. I applaud your writing ability. It really inspired me to care more about things I take for granted.

If true, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

ListenToTheNonsense320 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 13 2010 at 3:47 pm
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The emotions felt in this poem are breath-taking. If this is true, I apologize for your loss. Your truly interprets the feelings one may feel, and the hints here and there are all amazing, you are extremely talented.
Courtney Billow BRONZE said...
on Aug. 5 2010 at 6:05 pm
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I've been scouting Teen Ink poetry all day, looking for inspiration, as a fellow poet, and when I read a poem like this one and I THINK I can see everything so clearly in my mind, I realize that there's still bits and pieces that are left out for the imagination to ponder and I love it. It's why I love poetry, and it's why I love this poem.
RebeccaMey SILVER said...
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This is a beautiful piece, and I think that the way you express your feeling of loss is astounding.
purplepebbles BRONZE said...
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wow... ive had to deal with loss. This poem is so deep. i feel it has really reached out to me. i never lost my mother but others close in family. i loved it. ;)
deus-ex-machina14 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 7:07 pm
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Very deep and very beautiful!!
KirstynAlexandra PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 2:21 pm
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This is a really pretty poem. It's very well-written, but sad. Is this a true story?
Alice_in_Wonderland GOLD said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 11:57 am
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Great job... I can see why it got published. Very well written and very sad.  :( 
court8652 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 11:15 am
court8652 BRONZE, Franklin, Tennessee
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* job

 

court8652 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 11:14 am
court8652 BRONZE, Franklin, Tennessee
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losing a loved one espically a parent is hard. i cant imagaine how it would feel, until now through your poem i get a glimpse af the hurt and pain. great goob....thanks for sharing your feelings.
xiao_girl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 10:45 am
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wow...ur poem is amazing!!! i really like it and its inspired me to write more poems.
kingboss said...
on Jul. 26 2010 at 9:14 am
this poem was really really perfect i can relate to this somewhat but i really loved it.
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You're an awesome writter. I love the last two lines. They're just beautiful
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
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Oh, this is so sad! So beautiful, but so sad. *tear tear* Amazing job. I could never imagine what it's like to not have a mother. My mother and I are so super mega close to each other, we're like sisters. My world would shatter on top of me if I lost her.
Vanessa Lantagne BRONZE said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 9:03 pm
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that is amazing....it made my eyes start to water..you're an incredible writer
cdemi12 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 5:55 pm
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The emotion is deep, and is portrayed beautifully. I love the part: "And I remember her singing Though I can’t hear her voice". It is a contrast, but makes sense. I love to use a contrast because it pulls the audience in. Beautiful!!
guitargirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 23 2010 at 6:30 pm
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I used to dream about my mom diying and even though they were only nightmares they terrified me. i know i am soooo lucky to have my mom. and i KNOW that your mother would be proud of you!! and dont you forget it!! to have a child who can write like you can i think any mother would be proud!!
alaskatrailmutt said...
on Jul. 21 2010 at 10:07 am
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Wow that was good,really good. I bet ur  Mom would be really proud of you no matter what. All parents are in some way. I bet writing it and ptting it out here made her proud. It was a good piece. Keep writing.