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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Mama I Miss You… (poem by Bette A. Stevens)

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MAMA I Miss you POEMWishing everyone a “Happy Mother’s Day” and sharing a poem written in 2014 to celebrate my beautiful mother on her birthday. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator

It will be nine years ago on August 8, 2007, when I called Mama to wish her a Happy Birthday and, as usual, we talked for hours. It was the last birthday we got to ‘celebrate’ together. Mama left us for her heavenly home the following April and there hasn’t been a day since that I haven’t thought about her and missed her. Mama’s strength of character, her poise, wit and unconditional love live on within all those whose lives she touched. The photograph (circa 1951) of Mama and me was taken in California.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama. I miss you.

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on 05/05/2016

Comments on: "HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Mama I Miss You… (poem by Bette A. Stevens)" (42)

  1. Micki Peluso said:
    05/06/2018 at 7:33 pm

    Beautiful tribute to your beautiful mother. Easy to see where your poetic talent and good looks came from. There is no greater gift than a loving mother.

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/06/2018 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Micki. I do so miss Mama…I just wrote another poem for her and it will be out on my blog tomorrow morning. Wishing you a most beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day, dearest friend. ❤ Sending lots of love you way… xoxoxoxo

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  2. Annika Perry said:
    05/06/2018 at 3:27 pm

    Bette, a beautiful poem in honour of your mother and I have tears in my eyes reading this – her love shines through and the joy and closeness of you both comes across so strongly. The photograph is precious. Beautiful and a poem I want to save in my folder. Thank you so much for sharing with us. hugs ❤️

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/06/2018 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness, Annika. Moms are so special. Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Mother’s Day! ❤ xo P.S. Just wrote Mama another poem and it will post on my blog tomorrow.

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      • Annika Perry said:
        05/07/2018 at 8:40 am

        I just saw s notification about your poem and looking forward to reading it! Mother’s Day was in March here but I feel blessed everyday to have my mother so close and my best friend and to be a mother! Wishing you a lovely week! ❤️

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  3. roughwighting said:
    05/15/2017 at 4:12 pm

    Wonderful poem and sentiment. XO

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  4. cathleentownsend said:
    05/12/2016 at 2:43 pm

    This is beautiful. My grandmother died the Christmas before last, and I considered a tribute to her, but I think I need a little more distance. I wrote a biography for her funeral, filled with my love and immediate loss, but I’d like to write something shorter, for those who didn’t know her. Your tribute is perfect. 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/12/2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Cathleen. So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. I’ve written a poem about one of my grandmothers, “Grandma’s Legacy.” Grandma was a pure gem. For me, writing about loved ones keeps them close. Blessings and love to you! ❤

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  5. mommynificent said:
    05/12/2016 at 9:49 am

    That is lovely! Thank you so much for sharing this and for being a part of Booknificent Thursday this week.
    Tina

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  6. D. Wallace Peach said:
    05/07/2016 at 7:47 pm

    Beautiful poem to and for your mother, Bette. The lovely person you are surely made her proud 🙂

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  7. Tracy Campbell said:
    05/07/2016 at 7:27 pm

    A beautiful tribute to your mom, Bette. Simply beautiful. 🙂 I signed up too. Grin.

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  8. AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
    05/07/2016 at 9:39 am

    Lovely sentiments! 🙂

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  9. John W. Howell said:
    05/06/2016 at 4:55 pm

    Beautiful Tribute Bette.

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  10. Miss Gentileschi said:
    05/06/2016 at 3:24 pm

    This is such a wonderful poem, Bette! It describes your feelings so perfectly. And the photograph is very lovely! Wish you a wonderful Mother´s Day and a great weekend! Sarah xoxo

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  11. balroop2013 said:
    05/05/2016 at 9:25 pm

    Lovely! Moms are special as that! They have a ‘perfect song’ for all occasions and keep singing in our hearts. 🙂

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  12. Maniparna Sengupta Majumder said:
    05/05/2016 at 5:11 pm

    Beautiful! Straight from the heart…

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  13. C.M. Blackwood said:
    05/05/2016 at 4:31 pm

    Gorgeous. Teared up a little.

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  14. Cynthia Reyes said:
    05/05/2016 at 3:38 pm

    So beautiful, dear Bette. Thank you for it.

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  15. jjspina said:
    05/09/2015 at 9:16 pm

    What a beautiful poem and tribute to your mother. It is difficult to lose a parent and I still miss mine after 11 years (my mom) & 14 years (my dad). May you have a lovely day tomorrow. Your mom will be with you in spirit. Blessings & hugs!

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  16. writersdream9 said:
    08/27/2014 at 12:49 pm

    I love this poem! I relate to it also. Losing my mom was the hardest loss I’ve ever experienced even though I knew that she was with God. I feel her around me too! Thank you, Bette! Where in Maine do you live? Do you know of an Island in Casco Bay called Chebeague? Just thought I’d ask.

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      08/27/2014 at 8:20 pm

      Hi, Carol. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and for sharing your thoughts. I miss Mama every day, but know that she is also with God and that gives comfort. We live in Hartland (Central Maine) between Bangor and Augusta via I-95. I have heard of Chebeague Island, but have not been there. Do you live there or come from Maine? I believe that someone in our local Book Discussion Group mentioned that there is a book about the island. Now I want to find out more. Blessings, Bette 🙂

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  17. nataliescarberry said:
    08/08/2014 at 10:11 pm

    So, so sweet, Bette! Hugs, Natalie 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      08/09/2014 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks for the visit and note, Natalie. Really focusing on my wonderful Mama, made her birthday special for me. There’s nothing like being there, but remembering is special too! ❤ Bette

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  18. macjam47 said:
    08/08/2014 at 3:22 pm

    What a loving and sweet tribute to your mother. My mother also passed seven years ago. Sending you and warm thoughts.

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  19. Marilyn Armstrong said:
    08/08/2014 at 11:52 am

    My mom died in 1983. I still miss her. A lovely and loving tribute. I thank you.

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