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goldie · 11-21-2002, 05:59 PM

In this age of
scattered soccer moms,
SUVs and cell phone mania,
breakfasts on the run,
latchkey kids,
and families lost,
she is a kind and refreshing reminder of
what used to be for some,
and of what still should be for all.
She was as surely as anyone, a real career woman.
There are today,
too many distorted caricatures
of what children wish “mom” could really be.
They are over-the-edge extremes whose concerns are
less about home, husband, and children
and more about their “real” career of making money.
They bring children into a
disordered and frightening world,
and complain every single day of
personal sacrifices and
burdens imposed by their own choices, needs, and greed.

But what the children truly want is a real, full-time mom.

Somewhere along the journey,
a detour was taken
and the road has led to a dead-end
for too many families.
Society seems to disallow
the idea of a Mrs. Cleaver today,
while mightily pushing the power of
dollar signs and supposed personal fulfillment.
Fictionally represented though she is,
there is something very nice about
that string of pearls around her neck,
a crisply clean dress, and high heel shoes.
They are the pleasant accessories of
a kind and loving character.
Society has forgotten that
when it’s all said and done,
children will care far, far less about
designer sneakers,
material excess, and
overloaded backpacks,
and far, far more about the
love, support, and nurturing sweetness of mom.
In this world full of
wayward families,
shattered dreams,
and fake gems,
she is – and always will be –
a true mother of pearl.

~ goldie ~

Leigh Ann · 11-21-2002, 06:08 PM

Nice poem, goldie.
MamaFan

BBF · 11-21-2002, 06:21 PM

OMG! I love that poem Goldie! Would you mind if Sarah and I posted that on our Barbara Billingsley site on the page about June Cleaver? It's so wonderful! Let me know! Thanks!
Brittany

Pitooey · 11-21-2002, 07:50 PM

Goldie you have my vote! I enjoyed your sentiments.

I am a Mom who has given up "ALL" to be there for my children. I had a sweet career when I had my 1st eldest child. When I couldn't be there for certain events I know he missed out. I was there for his really important times though but, he did have a working Mom. When I had 2 more children I gave up my career.

Let us not forget that the cost of living in the year 2002 makes the poor mothers have to go out there to put food on the table.

DarleneIllyria · 11-21-2002, 09:10 PM

Nice poem!

goldie · 11-22-2002, 05:30 PM

Thanks to each of you for your comments ~ appreciate it.

JennyLee - great that you made that decision!

Brittany - how nice that you and Sarah would like to include my free verse on your site - thanks very much, and I look forward to seeing it there. Good luck with both your websites!

Have a great day all ~
Peace~

11-21-2002, 05:59 PM	#1
goldie Utopian dreamer Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 03, 2002 Posts: 77	How times have changed ~ In this age of scattered soccer moms, SUVs and cell phone mania, breakfasts on the run, latchkey kids, and families lost, she is a kind and refreshing reminder of what used to be for some, and of what still should be for all. She was as surely as anyone, a real career woman. There are today, too many distorted caricatures of what children wish “mom” could really be. They are over-the-edge extremes whose concerns are less about home, husband, and children and more about their “real” career of making money. They bring children into a disordered and frightening world, and complain every single day of personal sacrifices and burdens imposed by their own choices, needs, and greed. But what the children truly want is a real, full-time mom. Somewhere along the journey, a detour was taken and the road has led to a dead-end for too many families. Society seems to disallow the idea of a Mrs. Cleaver today, while mightily pushing the power of dollar signs and supposed personal fulfillment. Fictionally represented though she is, there is something very nice about that string of pearls around her neck, a crisply clean dress, and high heel shoes. They are the pleasant accessories of a kind and loving character. Society has forgotten that when it’s all said and done, children will care far, far less about designer sneakers, material excess, and overloaded backpacks, and far, far more about the love, support, and nurturing sweetness of mom. In this world full of wayward families, shattered dreams, and fake gems, she is – and always will be – a true mother of pearl. ~ goldie ~
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11-21-2002, 06:21 PM	#3
BBF Workin' those Scrubs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: The "Natural" State Posts: 2,014	OMG! I love that poem Goldie! Would you mind if Sarah and I posted that on our Barbara Billingsley site on the page about June Cleaver? It's so wonderful! Let me know! Thanks! Brittany
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11-21-2002, 07:50 PM	#4
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Goldie you have my vote! I enjoyed your sentiments. I am a Mom who has given up "ALL" to be there for my children. I had a sweet career when I had my 1st eldest child. When I couldn't be there for certain events I know he missed out. I was there for his really important times though but, he did have a working Mom. When I had 2 more children I gave up my career. Let us not forget that the cost of living in the year 2002 makes the poor mothers have to go out there to put food on the table.
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11-21-2002, 06:08 PM	#2
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Nice poem, goldie. MamaFan

11-21-2002, 09:10 PM	#5
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Nice poem!

11-22-2002, 05:30 PM	#6
goldie Utopian dreamer Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 03, 2002 Posts: 77	Thanks to each of you for your comments ~ appreciate it. JennyLee - great that you made that decision! Brittany - how nice that you and Sarah would like to include my free verse on your site - thanks very much, and I look forward to seeing it there. Good luck with both your websites! Have a great day all ~ Peace~