Stripping away the rose colored glasses of denial concerning my reality. Getting in touch with truth. Reaching out to others in empathy concerning their reality and their walk to truth.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

I have your smile!



















In Autumn I see you everywhere -
stepping through leaves of red and gold -
How many times have we walked this place -
this home we shared - how many days
since you've been gone?

The day you gave birth to me
is two weeks away -
I am often amazed that I am here
and not you - without you - yet -
In Autumn I see you everywhere.

It makes me smile -
you always made me smile -
I look in the mirror
and I can smile -
I have your smile!
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14 comments:

  1. DEZMONDNovember 8, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Was it a poem for your mother, Dixie?

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 9:25 AM

      Hi Dezmond. Yes. Just some thoughts that floated through my mind, late Friday afternoon as I raked leaves. I inherited my parents home - lots of lovely memories with every season, but Autumn was her favorite. I hear her laughter with every crunch of a leaf! Thank you for your visit - have a great weekend, my friend.

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    2. DEZMONDNovember 8, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      it must be so lovely having parents who leave you a house and also lovely memories instead of traumas and damages :)

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    3. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 5:25 PM

      Ah Dezzy - it's most amazing!! Thank you :)

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 8, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    A lovely and touching poem.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      Debra - that is so kind of you! Thank you very much. Hope the weekend brings something nice your way!

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  3. Sharon HimslNovember 8, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Comfort food (i.e. roast below :) and a lovely poem honoring your mother. Very nice. It is wonderful you could accept your parent's gift of the home. So many of us live too far away or have jobs preventing that.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      Hi Sharon! I just left your blog-home - what a sweet post! I understand what you're saying about living too far away... providence led me back 16 years before the first parent passed. I had no idea a path was being created before me... until the first time I stepped on that path... and loved it! Thank you for your kindness and joining my journey!

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  4. JoNovember 8, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Lovely poem and nice that you have your mother's smile. Happy Birthday for two weeks hence.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 5:34 PM

      Ah Jo - how sweet! I almost posted her photo - such a kind woman. Thank you for the early birthday wishes!

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  5. RobinNovember 8, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    A lovely tribute to mom. I'm sure she's smiling...

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefNovember 8, 2014 at 5:36 PM

      Thank you, Robin! I have had so much fun visiting your blog-home this past week!!! Please, never get tired of my crazy comments. LOL

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  6. AnonymousNovember 10, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    So sweet !!! You know she is always with you. Love L.R. .

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