I was a
better mother BEFORE I became one.
--Wanda's
Wingnutties
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One little flower From one little boy Brought tremendous joy Today. A beautiful bouquet Of dandelions grace the room Again. From earnest hearts. Wilted trophies sit in the window Still. Precious children Remind me how blessed I Am.
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Homemade Ice CreamTwo best friends watch the rock salt Melt the ice as the electric crank turns. The dessert begins to freeze, The motor burns until It makes the water drip.
Of strawberry, cherry, or peach. We talk Aunt Emily into Giving us three scoops each. Two best friends watch the rock salt. We discuss many things: The important stuff you do When you live the life of a teen. We can’t wait to try a scoop Before we toss the Frisbee awhile. We try to talk Aunt Emily out of
Two faces watch the rock salt Melt the ice; keep their kids in tow. We tell them how it makes ice melt And makes dessert just so. We can wait to dip a scoop-- Time marches more forcefully here. Aunt Emily rests behind the trees. We pour the rock salt. We melt the ice. We observe tradition in tears. |
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The two of us: mother and
daughter-- The two of us: mother and teenager— Arguing at each other, but I knew. The two of us: mother and daughter— Comforting each other. Then she died. It was too true. Now a mother and two daughters I see. Can I pass to them all that she passed to me?
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I can't give you everything But I gave you what I could. I wanted to buy each dress and bow in
the store-- And all the toys; if I could, I would
give you more. I gave You to a Family that wanted a
girl; And they will buy dresses and bows-- Lots of Special things from them to You Because they love you and You are their
little girl. They will give you the best they can-- What I gave you is very special: your
Eyes, your Smile, Your Arms and Fingers, Your Knees, Legs
and Toes. All your Beautiful features-- NO ONE
ELSE Could give you Those for I gave you
Life; You inherited your Good Health from Me, Your
Birthmother. Your New Family is special too, and you
are Special to them; They want the best for you; they want to
Love you, Hug
and Kiss you. From them you inherit what you Learn,
Feel, and See; As you grow you will take after them
like you took after me. So be thankful to your Father above
I gave you Life, And They give you Love.
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We can’t wait to dip a scoop