Resonating Echoes
Mother's Day Site Contest: A legacy of remembrance and love65 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Oh Diane, this is just so beautiful. I have tears in my eyes and the are flowing freely. Your poem is so tender and so full of love. What a lucky girl you are to have had such a loving and wise mother. A big hug. Ulla:)))
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Oh Diane, this is just so beautiful. I have tears in my eyes and the are flowing freely. Your poem is so tender and so full of love. What a lucky girl you are to have had such a loving and wise mother. A big hug. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Oh, Ulla!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and heartfelt review.
My mother was such a dynamic force in my life. Twelve years after her passing, she still is!
So very pleased my words resonated with you.
And, yes, I was very lucky...
Thank you again!
diane
Comment from WalkerMan
This is a heartwarming tribute to your wise and loving mother, who apparently had just the right words of (usually) inspiring advice for any situation. Yes, her influence is evident in you, and you successfully passed it on, both to descendants and your many students over the years. This is a joy to read through misty eyes, as I recall my own mom's love. Superb, and aptly illustrated with the lilacs you and your mom so cherished.
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This is a heartwarming tribute to your wise and loving mother, who apparently had just the right words of (usually) inspiring advice for any situation. Yes, her influence is evident in you, and you successfully passed it on, both to descendants and your many students over the years. This is a joy to read through misty eyes, as I recall my own mom's love. Superb, and aptly illustrated with the lilacs you and your mom so cherished.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Mike!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review. Even now, twelve years after her passing, my mother remains a dynamic force in my life. I look about our home - or at my children - and my mother is still with me...
So very pleased my words resonated with you...
Thank you again!
diane
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You are most welcome, Diane. You are engaging in what, in my background, is called Remembrance unto Life, which maintains a positive form of contact with the spirit of one physically departed. In that respect, your mother truly is still with you and your family. -- Mike
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Remembrance Unto Life...beautiful.
Thank you, Mike!
diane
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You are again welcome, Diane. We believe no one is truly gone until NO ONE remains who remembers some aspect of that person's life and/or legacy of works and other lives touched.
-- Mike
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Ah Diane, this is just the loveliest read. Such wise words and how wise of you to remember them all. It keeps us going in sombre moments. Best wishes for the contest. Love Dorothy x
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Ah Diane, this is just the loveliest read. Such wise words and how wise of you to remember them all. It keeps us going in sombre moments. Best wishes for the contest. Love Dorothy x
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Dear Dorothy!
I am thrilled and honored that you find this piece of work exceptional.
My mother was such a dynamic force in my life!
Thank you so much for your rating and thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from Coco Jane
What a great memorial to your mom.
I am a purist, so I like to see punctuation--periods at ends of sentences, and spaces between periods in an ellipsis. That's just me.
I like all the various speaker tags.
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What a great memorial to your mom.
I am a purist, so I like to see punctuation--periods at ends of sentences, and spaces between periods in an ellipsis. That's just me.
I like all the various speaker tags.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Coco Jane!
I would say I am a "purist" to a degree. But I do love to experiment with different forms of poetry and means of expressing my thoughts.
Thank you for your excellent rating and review.
diane
Comment from Sasha
This is a superb entry for this contest. Beautifully written and I love the smooth rhythm and flow. I sincerely wish you all the best in this contest too.
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This is a superb entry for this contest. Beautifully written and I love the smooth rhythm and flow. I sincerely wish you all the best in this contest too.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Sasha!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you so much for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
diane
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You are welcome.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was totally beautiful, Diane, and a wonderful tribute to your wise and loving mother. I've lost my mum too, and it hurts, doesn't it? I love how you have written this, and it brings back memories of when I would do the opposite to what mum advised. But, that's what silly kids do, lol. We soon learn that they were right, all along. Well done, my friend, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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That was totally beautiful, Diane, and a wonderful tribute to your wise and loving mother. I've lost my mum too, and it hurts, doesn't it? I love how you have written this, and it brings back memories of when I would do the opposite to what mum advised. But, that's what silly kids do, lol. We soon learn that they were right, all along. Well done, my friend, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Sandra!
So very pleased you enjoyed and my words resonated with you!
Yes, my mother's passing still hurts...
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams
You have me tearing up, Mrs KT. Wow! This is so deep and touching... Just recounting some of the conversations you had with your Mom, just really connects. My Mom is still alive, thank God, but yours is not, and it must be painful.
Thank God for love and memories. What a brilliant poem!
Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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You have me tearing up, Mrs KT. Wow! This is so deep and touching... Just recounting some of the conversations you had with your Mom, just really connects. My Mom is still alive, thank God, but yours is not, and it must be painful.
Thank God for love and memories. What a brilliant poem!
Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Sandra!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and heartfelt review.
My mother was such a dynamic force in my life; she still is...
I am so pleased my words resonated with you...
So appreciated!
Thank you!
diane
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You are so very welcome, Diane
Very well done.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem for mothers day. Our mothers are always nearby with advice and offering a helping hand when we need it or not, and we do the same for our children.
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A very well-written free verse poem for mothers day. Our mothers are always nearby with advice and offering a helping hand when we need it or not, and we do the same for our children.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Sandra!
So very pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from victor 66
I love this poem! It reminds me so much of my grandmother who I tried to emulate over the years. She never gave advice that sounded like she was trying to give advice. I just watched her and listen to her and tried to be like her. I don't believe through this process I was ever not successful. My computer isn't working currently. I'm using an iPad. But when I get my computer working again, I plan to go back and make a copy of this and keep it to remind me of my grandmother. Best wishes.
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I love this poem! It reminds me so much of my grandmother who I tried to emulate over the years. She never gave advice that sounded like she was trying to give advice. I just watched her and listen to her and tried to be like her. I don't believe through this process I was ever not successful. My computer isn't working currently. I'm using an iPad. But when I get my computer working again, I plan to go back and make a copy of this and keep it to remind me of my grandmother. Best wishes.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Oh Victor!
What a heartfelt and thoughtful review!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and kind words. So pleased my words resonated with you. My mother was such a dynamic force in my life, her words truly do still resonate with me...
Thank you again!
diane
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Diane, again you are most welcome.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
A grand tribute to your great mother, you remember her through tears; remembrance and the lessons for great living echo; well said, well done. Thanks for sharing; write for years -- DR ALCREATOR
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A grand tribute to your great mother, you remember her through tears; remembrance and the lessons for great living echo; well said, well done. Thanks for sharing; write for years -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Hello Dr. Alcreator!
So very pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane