Smothering the spark within her soul

SHE DOESN’T SMILE ANYMORE She doesn’t smile anymore, but she will not discuss her pain, although assaults are so traumatic, she will wear the scars forever. You can see her bruises, visible without the colors of physical abuse. I knew her when she smiled a lot. Sometimes we’d laugh so hard we cried, but now [...]

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In Honor of my mother

MOTHER’S PORTRAIT (For my mother, Leah DeWitt) I saw your portrait yesterday The likeness, Mom, is true But paint applied to canvas square Can’t truly depict you It doesn’t show the attributes That I call Mom’s Bouquet It doesn’t show the guidance That shaped my life each day It doesn’t show the things you taught [...]

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This poetry form is called Doriece

The Deepest Love   Mom soothed my brow And taught me how To smile again, When I was ten.   She held me close, (Love’s tender dose), When I was ill. I feel it still.   When my turn came, I did the same – She needed care, And I was there.   It’s meant [...]

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A smile is your caress

  NO NEED OF WORDS   No need of words have we, my dear, A smile is your caress. You give it freely when you’re near. No need of words have we, my dear, For our love’s nurtured year by year, And I could never love you less. No need of words have we, my [...]

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A Smile for the day

              A SMILE   What happened to your lovely smile? What makes you look so sad? A smile can chase the blues away. And make your heart feel glad.   And so it waits expectantly To blossom forth today. Such smiles as yours, that bring such joy, Should not be tucked away.   Just bring [...]

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To calm a child

GRANDMA’S KISS   Warm tears course her cheek as the child weeps, melting Grandma’s heart. With just one kiss tears are dried. Both smile.   9/7/92     Phyllis DeWitt VanVleck

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