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I Think of You This Time of Year

Dedicated to my Mom and perhaps sparks memories for others

61 total reviews 
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Debi,
This is a good ode to your mother and how she made all times fun. It seems she loved Halloween. I like the art work and the repetition.
Keep writing and say healthy
Have a great rest of the day.
Joan

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Thanks so very much, Joan, for the kind words for my mom and Halloween poem. I appreciate it very much. Love, Debi
reply by dragonpoet on 08-Oct-2024
    No problem, Debi.
    Joan
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
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Debi,
Lovely memorial poem and tribute to your mom and Halloween.
My mom was a wonderful seamstress too (part time). I miss my mom too, especially during the holiday, and she was a wonderful mental I'll advocate for me and others.
Sorry to wax poetic, about your lovely poem:
The photo is spectacular, is it your house?
Your sweet words about your mom and so healing for others who lost a beacon in their lives.
Exceptional, Debi.
Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much, Cindy. How very sweet to say such kind words. You are so special and mean so much to me. Thank you for the six stars too and for the big smile you gave me. Love you lots, Debi
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
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This is a very touching poem, Debi. Memories of happy days are like a warm fire on a cold night. reflecting upon days past, especially concerning relationships with family and friends, is a way to keep memories alive. You did that well with this beautiful poem.

Robert

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Thanks so very much, Robert, for the kind words for my mom, Halloween poem. I appreciate it very much. Love, Debi
reply by Robert Zimmerman on 07-Oct-2024
    You're very welcome, Debi.
Comment from Dr. Nad
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Hey Debi, this is a great celebration of mom and all she did for the nine of us. Most kids grew up without major demonstration of celebration. They may have celebrated Christmas but not like we did. Thanks for sharing with everybody happy Halloween sis.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Hahaha, you are so adorable (little) brother (by only a few days) Turning 70 seems like it should be grandma and grandpa's age, right? But they would be 125 by now. At least our minister grandpa would. OMGosh, Dan. I did not think about his birthday when I started saying this. Honest to God, I did not. And after I said that, I thought, huh, what is the date today and guess what? His birthday would have been today and he was born in 1895. I only brought him up because I can't believe I am this age. That was the strangest thing.

    Thanks sweetie for the kind review and sweet six stars, and as Tommy Smothers always said, Mom always liked me best. LOL
    Love, Debi
reply by Dr. Nad on 07-Oct-2024
    Since you celebrated mom so well I just thought I would mention dad. I know you're fully aware that our father was formed December 2 1905. So that means in less than two months he would've been 119 years old. The points you made is a point I think of a lot. How in the world did I get to be 70? Even when I say it it doesn't make sense because I'm about 50 maybe not quite but almost lol you're welcome sis. I haven't been connecting with Facebook very much lately.

    Maybe you already knew that lol
Comment from patcelaw
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This is a lovely poem in tribute to your mother. It is always sad when we lose our mothers, but it's one of those things that happen inevitably. I am sure that if your mother were to read those words, she would be most blessed.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Thanks so very much, Patricia, for the kind words for my Halloween and mom poem. I appreciate it very much. Love, Debi
Comment from talented150
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You are gifted, and so sweet to take the time to remember and honor your mother. You have inspired me to write a poem about my mother who filled my life with joy, also. Moms never get enough praise! Keep writing, because it was an exceptional poem.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much. That means a lot to me that you liked my mom's Halloween poem. She loved every holiday, but especially Christmas and Halloween next. Thank you for the big smile you gave me. Love, Debi
Comment from Ellen Frank Bayer
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beautiful memory of your mom. love the pumpkin images and that you used home grown pumpkins for decorations.
sorry you lost her so young.
may you be comforted by the memory.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much, Ellen. That means a lot to me that you liked my mom's Halloween poem. She loved every holiday, but especially Christmas and Halloween next. Thank you for the big smile you gave me. Love, Debi
Comment from DonandVicki
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It sounds like a special mother that made the holidays special. Nicely composed for this holiday season. A good choice of artwork to enhance your special memory.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much, Don and Vicki. That means a lot to me that you liked my mom's Halloween poem. She loved every holiday, but especially Christmas and Halloween next. Thank you for the big smile you gave me. Love, Debi
Comment from Carol Clark2
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It's so hard to not have one's Mom around any more. There are times when simple things remind us of her. It sounds like she passed at a young age. I'm glad you were able to enjoy Halloween as a family with fun costumes and many pumpkins. Thanks for sharing. Prayers for comfort. Carol

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much, Carol. That means a lot to me that you liked my mom's Halloween poem. She loved every holiday, but especially Christmas and Halloween next. Thank you for the big smile you gave me. Love, Debi
reply by Carol Clark2 on 08-Oct-2024
    Thankfully we were able to enjoy the holiday without all the dangers imposed these days. Have a blessed week. How are your eyes doing?
Comment from bob cullen
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Debi, even with just one B, you say the nicest things. This is a very special tribute to someone special in your life. Your words flow strong like the Mississippi (gee I hope I spelled that correctly.) There are not many, if any better poets on this site than you. A beautiful write from a beautiful friend to someone special.
May I offer a suggestion. In the final line of the second last verse, I'd consider changing 'me my choice' to 'me first choice.'

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
    Oooh, thank you so much, Bob. You're so darn sweet. That means a lot to me that you liked my mom's Halloween poem. She loved every holiday, but especially Christmas and Halloween next. Thank you for the big smile you gave me. Love, Debi