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Stronger

July 26, 2011 by cynthiarogan 4 Comments

Mama and me.

When I was younger, I was reluctant to share my writing. It was so . . . personal.

When I was in my twenties, my husband, kids, and I moved west. My parents lived in the east. So Mama and I didn’t get much of a chance to hang out.

When my parents visited, Mama and I stayed up late. We both understood the way households work. If we wanted to talk–really talk–we had to do it when everyone was asleep.

One night, I got out my writing binder. I shared a poem I’d written. I wanted her not to worry about me. I wanted her to know I was stronger than she realized.

STRONGER

You please me

O’ babbling brook

water giggling as it gurgles downstream to the sea

Heed not the words of those who say

you are out of your own control

Pay no mind to those who say you are a mere

drop in the bucket

But smile along your way

knowing that within you

lies the power

to turn mountains to sand.

June 26, 2002, Mama was diagnosed with Leukemia. I couldn’t be with her right away so I sent the poem over the phone lines. I wanted to remind Mama how strong she was. And she fought–as hard as she could. But it took her a month later.

She was a kind and amazing person.

I miss her.

I hope I always do.

Filed Under: BLOG Tagged With: babbling, blogging, Poem, stronger, writing

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  1. Bob Rogan says

    July 27, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Some beautiful words and caring sentiments. Thanks for sharing them.

    Reply
  2. Bob and Ruth says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:42 am

    What you write always makes me think with my heart. :-] Ruth

    Reply
    • Cynthia says

      July 28, 2011 at 6:32 am

      What a beautiful thing to say. Thank you so much.

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    What a precious picture and poem. She was quite special to so many people. I love and miss her. I am sure that we always will. Thank you for sharing this part of you. It means the world to me .

    Reply

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