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For my friend, Constance, on the one year anniversary of her mother's death.

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Oh, Mother, I saw you,
At the dawn of yesterday�s morn,
And later, indeed, I felt you,
In this heart of mine so torn.
Ours was nothing extraordinary,
But it was precious beyond compare,
And today I�ll open those memories,
Which dance on the evening air.
You know,
I hope,
That I carry you with me,
Each and every day,
But today you are closer than on most of them,
Oh, Mother, please won�t you stay?

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Reviewed by Mindy McCollister (Reader)

Reviewed on April 1, 2007

It was a year ago on March 11 that I lost my son to brain cancer at 7 years old. Today (April 2), actually 2 hours from now, he would have been 9. I met you through a patient of yours, who passed a few months ago, and have enjoyed your writings ever since. Thank you.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 31, 2007

Very beautiful write, your profound love come shinning through.

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2007

A true and heartfelt write about such a sad topic. Well done. My sympathies to your friend.
Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on March 31, 2007

A lovely tribute from the heart.

Chrissy

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on March 31, 2007

Very nicely done--The first year can be such a tough one, and then the first anniversary of a loved one's death comes, bringing more intense memories. Grief is a strong emotion, not understood by people who have not experienced it. I think you've expressed the range of emotions and thoughts with great understanding.
My sympathy and prayer goes out to your friend on this 1-year anniversary.

from another Constance

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