5.12.2013

I Love My Mom

I love you more than words can say
But I guess I can try anyway...

I look to you when I'm happy
I listen to you when I'm bitter
You make it even better
& you make it all seem not so bad
I can't help but smile
At all the good times we've had
It hasn't all been good, though...
During those trying times
When sorrow
Overpowered the prospects of tomorrow
I won't lie
I had to borrow some of your courage
You've taught me patience
& endurance
I've become stronger
Through your words of encouragement
Even though I outweigh you now
(practically twofold)
You're still the strongest person I know
I know, I've already said that you're the embodiment of good character
But I have to say it again
Because I will be forever grateful
For I am most fortunate
To have innately adopted
Even a few of your characteristics
No matter what way I look at it
Despite all of my new perspectives
I'll never have to swallow my pride
To say that you're the most important person in my life
Mom, it's an absolute privilege to be your son
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35 comments:

  1. MadisonMay 13, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful! Love you. <3

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  2. Brian MillerMay 14, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    smiles....heart felt...and i imagine she loved your words more than she would have flowers or candies or anything else you could have given her....smiles

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 1:09 PM

      & here I thought the whole time I had to spend money on Mother's Day! Thanks for stopping by, Brian.

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  3. ClaudiaMay 14, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    smiles...i bet your mom loved it...such a beautiful and heartfelt verse...made me smile from first to last line....and you're always welcome in the pub...

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  4. GraceMay 14, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    How sweet and endearing ~ I bet she is proud of you too ~

    Good to see you ~

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      & it's great to see you, Grace. Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Precious! As the mother of three young adults, I can tell you that this is an ideal gift. Atta boy!

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      I'll have to make it a Mother's Day tradition from here on out! Thanks for stopping by, Kim.

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  6. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    A sweet poem

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  7. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    So, that teared me up. Truly your mother must have broke and cried when she read this, for a very strong woman rightly would for raising such a gracious young man. Really nicely done.

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  8. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Ah, this is so sweet, honest, and heartfelt...your mom will be very pleased with this gift of poetry in her honor. And I am most pleased to meet you, Alex. Hope you will be posting a lot. Thank you for sharing these lovely thoughts about your mom. :))

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 3:06 PM

      Very nice to meet you, too! Thank you for reading :)

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  9. Amber Glows of a Slow BurnMay 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I would love to have my son write such a lovely tribute. Nice to meet you!

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 3:07 PM

      Nice to meet you, too! Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment.

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  10. Janine BolléeMay 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Well, she is one lucky lady.

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    1. Alex DissingMay 14, 2013 at 3:07 PM

      I'm definitely the lucky one. Thanks for stopping by, Aprille.

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  11. MaryMay 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    This is a very touching and beautifully expressed poem! I am sure your mother was greatly honored to receive it. I love it when I see a mother appreciated in the way you appreciate your mom!

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  12. Pat HattMay 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Sure your mother thinks it is quite grand, to have such a display in your land.

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  13. Linda RogersMay 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I can't imagine a better Mother's Day gift. Your mother must be so special. Touching and heartfelt tribute to your mom.

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  14. mrs mediocrityMay 14, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Well, I bet this was the best gift she's ever received. Just lovely.

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  15. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Wonderful tribute and poem, Alex! I haven't bought a greeting card in over twenty years. I create my own for any occasion.

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    1. Alex DissingMay 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      I think I will start doing that. Thanks for the comment, Charles.

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  16. RDMay 15, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    your aspirations of humanity are coming along just fine...we connect in the tangible recognition of each other and you certainly are aware....somehow the lack of expansive words or high brow imagery seem so functional here...like a Mother simply holding our hands when we were young...no fancy talk, just the act and we knew.....we were Loved

    Peace

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  17. ayalaMay 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Sweet and beautiful..your mom must be so proud!

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  18. scotthastiepoetMay 16, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Hi Alex,

    My first time here too! We owe that to dVerse I reckon. Tender emotions on display here - your voice has clarity and integrity which shines through. Keep on keeping on...

    With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com

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    1. Alex DissingMay 16, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks for the visit & the kind words. Best wises to you, Scott.

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