Blooming In The Dark
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Unappreciated sacrifices
replaced dreams that slowly died
as her aging petals wilted
from the silent tears she cried
Forgotten and all alone
she’s a hummingbird with no sound
like a heart beating without love
as lonely petals sink to the ground
Depressed in her little corner
she’s neglected and unmarked
an unappreciated flower
forever blooming in the dark
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My parents were only children, so when they passed, I became a family of one (with no siblings, cousins, aunts, or uncles). One day while moving to a new apartment, I lost one box. The box contained all my family photos. I cried for days. Weeks later, while placing books on shelves I purchased, this photo slid out of my all-time favorite children’s book; “Nobody Listens To Andrew.” It is the only photo I have of my mother.
Miss you Mom.
Happy Mother’s Day Ladies. Wish you all the best on your day.
Losing that box of photos must have been devastating. But you keep the good times alive in your mind ♥
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Memories are precious. You said it!
Thank you Christy for your wonderful comment, on behalf of Andrew. ❤️
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Andrew, I remember this photo of your mom from an earlier story or poem. It has always stayed with me as I can see the innocence and hope in your mom’s face as she prepares to marry. She was at this moment calm, waiting for her new life. It must also be the only photo you have of your grandmother, as I assume it’s she who is helping your mom. These old photos are irreplaceable treasures, and I know how sad it is to lose them. Even more sustaining are your memories of a mother who loved and supported you despite her own difficult circumstances. My heart goes out to you as you remember your mother on this Mother’s Day, so close to her birthday as well. Happy, loving memories to you.
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Your comment is so heartwarming, Sharon. And I’m sorry it’s again I in lieu of Andrew whom you are addressing but I am his voice especially for this post as I’m sure you can understand it is a subject that gets him highly emotional. And that is why you won’t find him responding to any of the comments here.
It is a beautiful picture indeed and I totally agree with you about the sadness of having lost all other pictures that captured his childhood. However, I’m sorry to be correcting you about the grandmother. You see his granny died while giving birth to his mom. He never got to see her picture.
Thank you once again, Sharon for your compassion and empathy which is truly touching.
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Wow, this poem reminded me of a time I never want to go back to…
But the story at the end cheered me up. Call it divine intervention, your mother and your family are always with you. They even live in your favourite children’s book to show you that they never forget you.
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I love the divine intervention you talk about. And I’m a believer. Yes the love always lives in him, it is what makes him love the way he does.
Thank you Sophia for that lovely lovely comment, wrapped in optimism and compassion. Much appreciated.
On behalf of Andrew.
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Awwww.. omg this made me weepy Andrew.. in my world family is everything and we are a huge family.. I am so glad you found this one beautiful picture.. I hope you are always surrounded by love ❤️
Thank you for the happy wishes 😊
PS – I can let you borrow some of my ever growing family when they make me nutty 😉
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Thank you so much and here we meet again 😃
I’m sorry dear friend but it’s me again you’ll have to converse with since this is a difficult subject for him and I am his voice whenever he can’t answer.
Please know your words are truly cherished here. ❤️
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Hello
Again😊
How sweet that you can speak for him💕 thank you
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Lovely! A great tribute! So beautifully written! TC
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Hi Charles, so pleasantly surprised to see you here. Happy you liked it.
Andrew (The Lonely Author) and I share this blog. And so I’m filling in for him for this post. Thanks again for the read and your precious words.
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Godd!!This is so heart touching. I am overwhelmed ❤️😊
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Thank you so much for the read and your kind words.
We appreciate it 😊🌹
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Welcome 🙂
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You literally Made me cry.. Powerful
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It’s really nice to know this touched you so much.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. I’m responding on behalf of Andrew as I often do when he cannot, for personal reasons.
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My pleasure, and please continue sharing.
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So touching.
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Hi again, Lity. Kind of you to read and leave a comment. Thank you so much from both of us
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mother both human and divine must be smiling at you from above ,like in the picture…
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beautiful
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Thank you Joseph. Appreciate it.
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Wow. Very touching poem and story. Your mother lives in in you. People never (really) die.
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Happy that you liked this. Yes, as long as we carry their memory within us, our mothers never die. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is greatly appreciated.
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Touching and heart warming.
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Happy that you think so. Thank you so much for reading.
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Would be nice if you step by my blog 🙂 and
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Just followed you. I will.
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Since I am a newbie,could you guide me if there is a chat option on WordPress.If yes,do send me a hi 🙂
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Well, I chat with people through the comments, which at times can be awkward. But you can always hit me up on my gmail.
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Such a touching post!! Great lines!
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Very happy that you think so. Thank you so much for reading.
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So very beautiful….amazing word by word. I mean in my recent post I’ve mentioned a small poem on the grief of a mother’s death. I hope you will read and comment the condolences as one of my dearest one’s lost his mother. Here’s the link: http://thesoultalks10.com/mourning-the-death-of-a-wonderful-soul/
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That was worth of my time. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you so mcuh for reading.
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Read this again.
Sigh.
Your heart is one of a kind ♥
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Thank you so . ucxh for taking out the time.
Appreciate that Fiery. Sometimes I think I am the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
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That’s beautiful.
I think so too.
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Thank you for this lovely message. Appreciate your kindness.
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