The winners of the Mother's Day Giveaway have been chosen. Verification is complete. Thank you to all for your creative contributions to Mother's Day 2007. Congrats to:
TOTOSAMOAMONI - 14K White Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Solitaire Necklace
AbbyNormal - Sterling Silver Hearts Lariat Necklace
pmussi - 3 Months of Roses
taipan - 3 Months of Flowers
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Moms the one who's always there She cooks and cleans and mends a tear For Mothers Day lets have some fun And tell her she's the best Mom under the sun.
Cheers!!... Wow I'm first!
bjc667
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 2:02p
I love my Mommy, yessiree. She is very good to me. She makes me cakes and yummy treats, That's my Mum and she's real neat!
kamic
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 2:37p
My mommy make me cookie! probably because i'm a rookie She was always a friend, like fatwallet starting a rhyming trend
Once upon an evening weakly, while I studied tired and sleepy, Over tons of chem and bio, and chapters of confusing lore, While I struggled, nearly sleeping, suddenly there was a beating, As of some one gently peeking, peeking through my bedroom door. 'Tis some visitor' I spattered, 'peeking through my bedroom door - Only this, and nothing more.'
Ah, clearly I do remember it was in the cold of winter, And each separate math problem wrought its torment through my mind. Eagerly I hoped for morning - vainly I had sought for snoring To escape the books of working - hoping for something so kind - For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named my mom Nameless here for evermore.
And the crisp and sad rustling of each page when it be turning Thrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to quiet the jumping of my heart, I stood imploring ''Tis someone peeking through the entrance of my bedroom door - someone late just peeking through the entrance of the door; - This is it, and nothing more,'
Presently, my heart got stronger; slowing down not a moment longer, 'Sir,' I said, 'or Madam, your forgiveness I ask for; But the fact is I was sleeping, and so softly you came peeking, And so quiet you came looking, looking through my bedroom door, That I barely knew I heard you' - here I opened wide the door; - Mom was there and nothing more.
She had brought with her some cookies - cookies brown and dark with chocolate, She was standing there all smiling, hoping I would be not disturbed Many times she had been waiting, waiting to come in all quiet Quiet as to not disturb me and place nourishment and leave Only this and nothing more.
This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing To the mother whose kind eyes now looked into my bosom's core This and more I sat smiling with my mind all the time filing She placed the food next to my book, and presently so I did look, She turned and said a word, a word that I would cherish more, Son I love you, this I do, 'Mother you know that I do too' This we said to one another, as she headed for the door, We will love forevermore...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but according to this post, Mothers day is 5-13-07 and this promotion expires 5-14-07. Wouldn't it be wise to have it end before M-day so that whoever wins can 'give' their mother a gift on M'day? No ode.
(strongbad voice) deleeeted. (/strongbad voice)
wannagivemeone
Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 3:02p
when i think of my mother it brings great joy amongst others to have a mom that's always there even though she picks out what i wear
so what if i am 23 at least i dont have holes in my jeans so in closing, please give prizes to me so i can make my mom's day the best it can be!
I am quite pleased to give report: My mother is a wondrous sort! Her cooking isn't quite the thing, And --- golly-gee! --- she cannot sing. Her house has not that spotless shine; Her stylish wardrobe once was mine. As hostess, she has not great skill, But who am I to wish her ill? For, 'tis the day to celebrate All attributes that make her great! She smiles, she laughs, she listens in; For these and more: I count her Friend.
skarydrunkguy said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but according to this post, Mothers day is 5-13-07 and this promotion expires 5-14-07. Wouldn't it be wise to have it end before M-day so that whoever wins can 'give' their mother a gift on M'day? Anyway, ode time.
Thanks, skarydrunkguy. While we did have a reason for extending the giveaway to 5/14, we see your point and have moved the deadline for entry up to 5/7/07. -Good luck!
sunspotzsz
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 3:33p
win for mom!
PatBrit
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 3:36p
Your beating heart from the beginning comforted me, Your waves of internal love washed me and kept me safe, From the Beginning and Forever You are with me; M magic that's O only M mine: MOM, I'm always Yours, With Thankfulness, Love, and Prayers; Your Son.
hopesfall
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 3:45p
My mother's one of the best as she cooks me whatever I request But no this isn't the only reason why she holds the title in my heart so high
It's the assurance that I see in her eyes of a mother's love that's truly divine Knowing that she loves me for whatever I am and that she would still enjoy this poem that's as quality as inbox spam
She's the best in the world because when I tell her of my far-reaching dream of being able to live frugally, she assures me that it's not as tough as it may seem
So she proceeds to direct me to Fat wallet hot deals, to threads on kitchen equipment so perhaps I can cook my own meals But joke's on her-- I will not cook ever and afterwards I give her some credit on being clever
I am blessed with a wonderful, patient and loving mother and with that I must say she's the best in the world and a rarity amongst others!
Since you requested the ballad of my favorite words for my Mother in your forum, I felt compelled to tell you something that isn't your typical Mother's Day poem, but for me is so much more meaningful. I was operated on for a benign brain tumor almost two years ago and the best Mother's Day present we have ever shared was the kiss on my forehead my Mom gave me upon awakening from my surgery. If anything, this shows that Mother's Day Odes come in many more forms than we might realize...
kavita4u
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 3:57p
I love my mom.. She is the best mom... I love my mom..
Kensi
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 4:03p
I love my Mom, she's the bomb! hear what I say, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
It's the time of year to remember those lovely ladies who do so much. With arms extended and hands so tender, they always have that magic touch.
To my dear mother, my heart is full of love, devotion and gratitude. The heart of a lion with a deep soul who forgave my adolescent attitude.
(so I'm no shakespeare, Substitute smarta$$ for adolescent for the original poem I wrote!) In
karrer
Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 5:25p
On this the day for a mother, my thoughts turn to four -- my mamma who gave me life and love, my mama tena who gave me hope and faith, my mama dix who gave me knowledge and wisdom, and to you, my mamma's sister -- who has given me strength and compassion by example. thank you to all the mothers i have been so fortunate to have.
Nickcoty
Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 5:38p
My Mom is the greatest, no one can compare.... from her dainty little feet to her beautiful hair, the gifts I desire... to reward my great mom to help with lifes stresses she is like a sea of calm.
My mom wants a gift. I don't have any money. Please pick me to win.
P.S. I love haiku...
bbguy5
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 6:21p
I thought i had enough money for mothers day, But I spent it all on fatwallet yesterday. So I hope you like these flowers and cards Please dont kick me in the nards!
she doesn’t care that I’m a mom too now, with a family of my own -- she still smooths my hair back, and kisses me on the cheek when she thinks I'm sleeping, but I lie awake, the feel of her calloused hands against my skin lingers with me long after she's gone to the guest room, the soft movement of wooden rosary beads, quietly walking through her fingers before she falls asleep.
Those hands, every line, scar, finger or bump, is history, holding stories of a time before she became a mother at 17, before a time where she kept her nails short because she liked it that way, not because of necessity, and I don't ever remember her nails having a full coat of polish, but she always made sure mine did, and after three kids, a husband incarcerated, she somehow managed to send me to college, always sending me care packages with goodies, prayer books, and cards with confetti, and while she lives pay check to pay check -- that lady I tell you, she still got that magic I could never quite copy --
the way she manipulates those black and whites of the second-hand Samick, her fingertips casting a crescendo of spells onto the shoe-cluttered floor, through the torn, homemade curtains, past the distant beeps of video games from down the hall, and the footsteps of neighbors, coming maybe going, they all fade away as the lilting grace notes and triplets carry me away to a vintage, latte-only cafe in Andalucia where I sit at the edge of a pink rustic chair, the smell of pretzels and steamed milk blending together as a young couple slow dance to Albeniz's Tango, and I wonder if Mom sees this too, or does she see the cathedrals in Sevilla she dreams of visiting one day, or maybe she's across the ocean in Puerto Vallarta, saying a rosary in la Iglesia de Nuestra Dama de Guadalupe, but the music stops, and she's sitting at the bench in her faded house shorts and panda bear t-shirt, flipping through 101 Classical Favorites, and I have the urge to tell her that I don't think I'll ever be as strong as she is, and she can still dance, still travel, still see those old churches she's crazy about, and I'll go with her if she wants, and take pictures, lots of pictures, but instead, I can only lie there on the living room sofa and ask her to play it one more time. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO THE MOST AMAZING WOMAN I KNOW
there is no contest, my mom is the best. as for all the rest they are just second best.
jcyenting
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 6:42p
I glanced back to my past LOVE the moments that we shared MY heart beats to the sweet memories MOM was the one that stood by me WITH all the time that she has given me ALL she wants is for us to live happily MY words are not sufficient to describe the love HEART, is the true thing that helps me adore her
apple blossom mom sweet and pretty, pink and white face to the warm sun
snazzynaz
Thrifty Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 7:17p
IN!
thienkim
Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 7:40p
Who changes the diapers, both #1 and #2? Who gets to save her toddler's life everyday? (When she tried to eat the laptop cord or eat your shoe?) Mom does! She loves her job, but there's no pay-- So how about some flowers for her, to brighten her day?
BurningRave
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 7:44p
you take so long just to get dressed when i was a kid you got no rest you like to sing and make weird jokes you think i should spend all my time with my folks youre a very interesting mother i still wish you had given me a brother but i can settle for what i got happy mothers day and thanks a lot!
For my mother, who gave me the most precious gift possible..... Life
DjBlic
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 8:10p
My Mom
Shes the woman thats always there for me... 'specially that time she took me to the hospital for a d**n sting of a bee. Keep up the good work, or we will be eating with plastic sporks
Happy Mother's Day!~
AnnaMagnani
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 11, 2007 @ 8:16p
There once was a Mom from New Jersey Who suckled six kids like a Guernsey She’s an obvious trooper A nice gift would be super Especially if it were free!
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