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Letter To Mama

Your voice, your face, your love for me exist still in my heart and mind. Though you've been gone for many years, your essence isn't hard to find. I hear expressions you once used; you speak your truths to me once more. I see you in my siblings' eyes and feel you to my very core. When visiting the library, I see the romance books you read. A lovely plaque that speaks of you sits on the dresser near my bed. We still have feasts on Christmas Day. I always smile, remembering your pies and meats--that gravy, which I poured on almost everything! When others think and speak of me, I hope they have a kindly view. Perhaps they'll see my better traits, those nurtured by the Lord and you. April 15, 2023 Letter To My Mother Contest Placed 2nd Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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Date: 5/16/2023 7:08:00 PM
A very beautiful letter to the mother. Congratulations!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/17/2023 7:31:00 AM
Thanks so much, Christuraj! Janice
Date: 4/15/2023 2:09:00 PM
This is very touching poem, Janice. Straight from the daughter's kind and loving heart. A lovely tribute you wrote.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/16/2023 5:54:00 AM
Vijay, thank you so much for your wonderful responses. Janice
Date: 4/15/2023 8:43:00 AM
This is so very sweet and gentle, Janice. A lovely remembrance.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/16/2023 5:54:00 AM
Thanks so much, Ann! Janice
Date: 4/15/2023 8:31:00 AM
Beautiful and heart warming Janice. I miss mine too:)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/16/2023 5:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Danny. I miss Daddy too, but Mama was the one I talked to EVERY day. Janice

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