☺ Mother ☺

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Mother,
When will I stop feeling bitter when I hear that word?
When will tears wash my cheeks?
How long has it been since I cried?
Mother,
You'll be just like me,
With smokey blue eyes, and wavy black hair
And I'll know the mistake, the beautiful mistake I've made
Mother,
I want to cry when I place my palms upon you
And know that you'll be a mirror of myself
And all the evil things I've done
Mother,
I'll never be the same, and you'll never be like me,
To be another fool in this world, who lost a game
But you're a good baby...so far.
Mother,
One day you'll be born, and times will get harder
As if they've never been hard enough before
And I'll be sorry I had to bring you into this terrible world
Mother,
It's 17 years gone down the drain, and so much has led up to this point.
It'll be goodbye Maya and hello Mother,
But I won't shed a tear, and I won't complain anymore.
Cause Baby,
You're the biggest mistake and biggest blessing of my life.

Author notes

Based on my story-in-progress "Amberleigh's Autumn" and inspired by some new teenage pregnancy photos I looked for.

XD Boy, it was kind of hard writing this but I so badly wanted to do it! In the end I just had to 'wing it' >_<

Hope you liked this!

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  • I love it. ;D Gosh, reminds me so much of Rachel.

    Great job princess.


  • strawberry fantasy
    February 26
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    strawberry fastasy

    was great prncess!


  • Keirii
    February 19

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    This is a really good writing.
    I enjoyed reading it.
    The ending was especially good.

    "Your the biggest mistake and biggest blessing of my life."

    beginning: 5, language: 4, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 4, characters: 5.


  • Trendster
    February 2

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    Very nice idea. You captured her feelings, emotions, in a perfect manner. It is actually quite a mixed feeling. Scene is different. Thanks. Please, expand this.


  • crystalsycamore2
    January 22

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    I think you did a great job with this one. The direct way in which you conveyed her attitudes and emotions really contributes to reaching your audience in a very personal level. Even though I've never been in that situation, I still felt like I could relate to how she felt. I'll admit that for the most part, I thought the poem was pretty simple (which, if anything, adds to the beauty of the piece), but that last line really resonated with me. I think you did a great job setting it up so that the impact that that line would have was tremendous. Basically, what I'm trying to say is this: Great job!


  • welshsparky77
    January 15

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    Like is probably not the right word to use. I'm a very glad you have written it, although it is rough, your point is clear. 'the biggest mistake and the biggest blessing' is a thought I can really understand. Very real and very good.


  • Undying Love
    January 14

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    awwww that was beautiful i liked it alot it was inspirational but not like you think i liked this it was well words can't describe it but u know

    beginning: 4, language: 4, plot: 4, ending: 4, dialog: 4, characters: 4.


  • neutraltint
    January 14

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    WOW THIS WAS GREAT! I thought you did a really good job. this sounded really beautiful and well written. The picture really relates to the story. Nice job!

  • seanpatrickryan
    January 8
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    Great story, you really shouldn't cry


  • dancindream
    January 4

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    it was amazing! it sounded like a fairly experienced poet wrote it, so good job! i like how you fir in description into the rhythm. The rythm and teh repeating of the word mother allowed the poem to flow very well! i'm no expert on poetry, but i liked this a lot. i could really feel the pain in the narrator's words and the emotions running through her mind. i ecspecially loved the last line. thanks for sharing this, i enjoed reading it!
    xoxo


  • beezy92
    December 31, 2008

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    Aw...I love that (: Beautiful and sweet and realistic. I also love the picture at the top...and the background. So cute. (: Nicely done! I was confused by who was speaking though...it seemed like a mother's words but the "Mother," at ever stanza made me think a parent was being addressed.


  • sberendt gold member
    December 21, 2008

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    This is a very heartfelt and emotionally believable piece of poetry. As Kill the Lights said, I liked the repeating word "mother". For me, it added something good, but I can't exactly describe it. Nice job!


  • VoreloverGal
    December 15, 2008
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    Awww so nice

    This is a very sweet and loving story. It is very emotional and gives me a heart. Good work.

    beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.


  • Fallen Star
    December 1, 2008

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    Aw! I loved it! Extremely beautiful and sad, and I loved the recurrence of the word "mother". My favorite line was "And I'll know the mistake, the beautiful mistake I've made", because of the words "beautiful" and "mistake" next to each other in the same sentence, like it's wonderfully horrible. Very, very lovely poem you've written. ^^ Keep up the great work!

    ~Alix ♥


    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      December 1, 2008

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      Thank you so much! Your comment lifted my spirits! ^_^ Hehe, that's my fave line too I'm really glad you like it, and thank you again for your amazing comment! It's really appreciated!

      ~*Princess*~


      • Fallen Star
        December 1, 2008
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        Good! ^^ I'm glad. And don't thank me, it's what I'm here for. I love your work!


  • WanderingGypsy
    November 15, 2008

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    Beautifully sad, but...

    The ending was uplifting. I like the repetition of mother. I remember when I discovered I was pregnant at 19. Mother...oh my god what a title...well 9 years have passed and I have three now and every once in a while it still makes me catch my breath. This piece has a nice rhythm and flow and I enjoyed reading it immensely. Fantastic poem. mandie

    beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 4, ending: 5, dialog: 3, characters: 4.

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      November 15, 2008
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      Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I'm glad you can relate to what I tried to express in the poem! I really appreciate this!

      May The Great Gods of SW continue to bless you and your children!

      xoxo
      ~*Princess*~


  • September Daydreams
    October 6, 2008

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    It's nice piece and emotional ,bitter but has a sweet ending.It's really good you wrote sth like that.Since it a social problem many teen girls can relate.There is a feeling of peace and warm in it.Keep it up!

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      October 6, 2008
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      Thank you so much for the beautiful comment! I'm glad you felt the emotion I put in, thanks again, and I will!


  • KalineReine
    October 3, 2008

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    Aww it sounds like it was really hard for her... I know it must be hard going through that! I really love the way this poem started out, it was very bitter, but ended up being sweet. ^_^ This was a very creative piece of writing. And I love how she made peace with it, but not completely. Motherhood is definetely one of those things that jsut has to progress slowly. And cute background, too!

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      October 5, 2008
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      Thank you so much! I really really appreciate the amazing review, this really lifts up my spirits! ^^

      I love the background too, but it's hard to get a text that works with it


  • crosscountry07 gold member
    October 2, 2008

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    Babies are a true blessing! I wish more young women would understand that. If they could go through the pain of not being able to concieve, maybe they'd think like this. All most teen girls do is think that sex is great and then they get pregnant and think they made a mistake. I don't think it's a mistake at all. They were blessed with something that not everyone can have. Great poem! Keep up the good work! -Liz

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      October 2, 2008
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      Thank you ! Your comment made my day, it was well said and what I wanted to convey in my poem. Thank you for the lovely comment!


  • MsAlee gold member
    October 1, 2008

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    very beautiful. I know so many teen girls that don't see that side of the pregnancy they just want to have the fun to get that way.


    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      October 1, 2008
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      Thank you! And that's a very true statement, I'm so glad I wrote this poem ^^


  • PhoenixRose
    September 28, 2008

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    It's so pretty...and sweeet and so hit the nail on the head I can so believe that this is a mother to be at age 17 talking...or writing...but you get my point


    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 28, 2008
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      Oh thank you so much! I appreciate your comment and that you find it believable!

      • PhoenixRose
        September 28, 2008
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        Your welcome....I know that it wasn't all that helpful...I know that most people like critical reviews but I find it hard to do for poems, because there are no real rules for it....but I did like it.....
        Blessed Be
        Lauren


  • Six-Feet-Underwater
    September 28, 2008

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    Sweet little poem. It has a nice flow and involves a good message, it's something that, unfortunately a lot of teenage girl go through.


  • AmberFire45
    September 28, 2008

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    good

    you have a good scheme with this and a good beat. You also put mother in there as if the child had already been born instead though it was an unborn child i assume because you take it back to that in the end. maybe a bit of clarification is needed there or maybe i just didnt get it.. beautiful write though.

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 28, 2008
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      Thank you! :P

      Thank you so much for your great comment!

      And actually, the repetitive of the word 'mother' is expressing the young girl's disabelief that she will actually be one (this poem was kind of random, but hey, I actually made some sensible crap out of it! yay!!! XD) Thank you again!


  • hiGh-on-happYness
    September 27, 2008
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    Hmm... Beautiful poem. Nice concept...

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 28, 2008
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      Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I am commented by Lily! Life is good!

      *bows before you* Oh thank you my gracious Princess! Tis an honour to recieve such recognition from your humble presence! Please accept my gratitude for your kindness!

      Btw, since I was having trouble starting it I kind of got inspired by you XD ( lines 3 and 4 )

      *bows and runs away squealing*


  • Alyana
    September 27, 2008

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    yay you followed the rules
    I really really liked this, excellent job. "You're the biggest mistake and biggest blessing of my life it" that spoke straight to my heart.
    this speaks out about something important going on in the world right now, and i appreciate that.
    very good job
    snaps and good luck!
    Alyana

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 27, 2008
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      YAAAAAAAAAy!

      I like following rules! ^^ Lol, thank you so much! XD I keep on getting dumbfounded that I actually wrote such a beautiful phrase >.< Lol

      I am so glad I decided to write "Amberleigh's Autumn" I keep on getting inspired to write great stuff like this! Thank you again for your lovely comment!


      • Alyana
        September 27, 2008
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        haha good for you, inspiring moments are hard to come by sometimes :]


  • miles of smiles
    September 27, 2008

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    Freaking AMAZING. That really was beautiful. It was so well written with such pure emotion...great job on this one.

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 27, 2008
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      You know from last night I was hoping you'd comment XD Idk why. THANK YOU SO MUCH MY WITTLE SHEEP GNOME!

      Yaaaaaaaaaaaaays!


  • Ayesha Raees
    September 27, 2008
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    biggest mistake? *cries*

    awesome poem!


  • Someday Hero. gold member
    September 26, 2008

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    You're the biggest mistake and biggest blessing of my life.
    LOVED. THAT.

    0_0 This was different to read, since I by-pass the whole Teenage pregnancy thing...>>
    Nice job Goat-Sista-Aunt-Best buddy-Etc


    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 26, 2008
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      Double YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

      THANK. YOU!

      Lol, I'm glad I made it different for you? XD Thanks again!

      Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! ^^


  • Much-Dipstick
    September 26, 2008

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    *wails* that was beautiful. dammies, you write beautifully. *gets jealous* , no, seriously, that was very well done. It was very sad and very sweet and sort of... gave emotion very clearly, exploring how it would feel. Amazing!!!!!!! *gets jealous all over again* hehe, sorry, but you're fantastic. I particularly loved the ending. Really nice flow. Great work and keep writing!!!!!!

    • Be.Your.Own.Hero
      September 26, 2008
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      YAAAAAAAAAAAY!

      BAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Jealous! You kill me Dippie! XD

      If you're jealous, I suggest you go there for help *points to mental ward*

      but anyway, THANK YOU SO MUCH MUCH-DIPSTICK I loved the ending too

      *ish jealous of you *

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