She wasn’t there
To give me birth
Or chronicle
My every “first”
When I was young
But she was there
To wipe my tears
And cheer me on
Throughout the years
Just like a mom
♥ ♥ ♥
Linda Luna’s challenge to write a Double Five, a portrait of a loved one, is the perfect way to wish a Happy Birthday to my stepmom, Marguerite Umphers. Thank you for being a mother to me. You have been a great influence, and I love you very much. ♥
Copyright © 2018 Angela Umphers Rueger – All Rights Reserved
Photo taken in Blackstone, Virginia, 2011
Scansion:
Double Five
Decastitch (10-line poem) written in two stanzas of five lines each
Line length: “Short” (no other specifications)
Theme: Portrait of a loved one
Rhyme not specified
The Abundant Heart 
Very well written.
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Thank you kindly. It meant a lot to my stepmother too, and I’m glad.
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Thank you. I will.
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Thank you.
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Wonderful post! Great tribute!!
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Thank you so much!
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What a beautiful, poetic tribute to your stepmom! Thanks for sharing it with us, Angela! ❤
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Just a little way to show a lot of appreciation. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
For those who have been blessed to have more than one Mom!
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Thank you for sharing 🙂
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As always! My pleasure!
Chuck
xoxo
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BRAVO FOR HONORING HER HARD WORK IN THE FAMILY!
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Thank you. I didn’t always appreciate her, but now that I’m older I see things much differently.
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When I was old enough to figure things out, I developed a love/hate position about mine. I was a sickly child–and her youngest–which made my older brother and any friends he had suffer for my sake,
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Hi Angela 😊 🌹 I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award, but due to technical issues am unable to link the blog post containing details, so do check them under “liebster award” on my blog! Congratulations 😊😊
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Oh, thank you, Isha! I am truly honored. However, I don’t have time to respond to the award, as I’m busy helping my daughter finish her final year in high school (home schooled). 🙂 ❤
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Oh wow! That’s totally fine Angela.. I just wanted to appreciate your lovely blog and I believe I did that! Take care and all the very best to both you and your daughter ❤❤
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Thank you, Isha! 🙂
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