The Dark by dragonmuse
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I know Mother's Days tributes
are normally bright and flowery... But that is not the reality for many...
I know this may bother some... but it is meant to show that a mother's love is very powerful.. even in a harsh reality.
Mom
Right from the start you gave us everything.
Too much... sacrificed all you ever had or hoped to have
No woman should have suffered through what you did.
The loss of your teeth and bone density in your teens because of pregnancies stripping the calcium from your system
The end of your budding modelling career
The end of any dreams...
You made mistakes as any child would...
Yes.. you were a child when you became a mother.. too young.
But you didn't give us away... you loved us from the start.
Some might say things might have been better for you and your children if you had...
But we wouldn't be who we are if you had done so.
Perhaps we would have had better and more productive lives... but that is no guarantee...
I was raped in one of the foster homes I did go to.. at least you did your best to protect us from things like that at home.
I remember the beatings you took to defend us from your violent husbands.
The long walks you took us on.. children in the buggy and around your feet
Running from the drunk that was supposed to be protecting us.
I remember the walls being bare because everything always got destroyed.
I remember you not eating for days on end to make sure we were fed.
And hearing you cry at night in hopeless despair.
And the babies you lost or those that didn't make it home from hospital
So many... What pain to endure... I cannot imagine it, nor do I want to know.
Or worse.. those that died as adults... bad enough losing siblings.. cannot compare to the loss of one's children.
And we were no help either..
Trouble with the law
Drugs
Runaways
Some of us made it through... some did not.
Through it all, you never gave up though..
Through the years and the tears you gave your best.
And never stopped loving us..
I know I don't always show my appreciation.
And I find it hard to show emotion sometimes.
I just hope you know I love you.
Comments (32)
bpclarke
Such a fantastic expression and image! It really pulls the old heartstrings and makes you want to soothe away the hurt. Excellent work. Bunny
aquablue
So much pain ! tomorrow you will feel better.......
delbeke
oh boy, your image makes us count our blessings. I am so sorry for the pain that you and others have had in their life. May it be better some day soon. :o)
e-brink
Excellent, intense work, dragonmuse... my friend. A great expression of all the emotion through image and words... art, in fact!
danob
A thoughtful work many are indeed fortunate to have had a happy childhood..
Cimaira
Beautiful and touching, really hits close to home, for me. My mom also put up with an abusive drunk of a husband, I have no happy memories of my father,just abuse and fear. My mother was a protector and a solid foundation for her children. I'm sorry for your painful memories, I hope life is better now. Thank you for sharing this and your story.
geoffm90
very moving story! I do hope that your life is getting better!!
lethalliam
Awesome.
MarciaGomes
UMA OBRA ESPLÊNDIDA,A FACE QUE EXPRESSA GRANDE SENTIMENTO DE TRISTESA. UMA HISTÓRIA TRISTE E COMOVENTE.
doarte
Intense
Hendesse
Impressive portrait with great expression and very profound words. Excellent work!
dragonmuse
For my family, this is ancient history... Sadly though.. that is not true for so many poor souls in this world. I pray that someday such pain can be stopped.
zaqxsw
Very moving image and text Sandy!
Xorron
Wow...what a strong, impressive and disturbing message...excellent!
ansgar2
Fantastic......makes me thinking about....!!!
sylki
A powerful and poignant image!!!
rainbows
Powerful image and heartfelt words, Sandy. It is so hard to remember reality. Gentle hugs, dear friend. Diane.
Svarg
Very powerful!
Ionel
You are right! There are so many poor people in the world, there is so much pain!!!
criss
Awesome artwork!
clam73
pure emotional art....excellent!! :-)
fredster66
Very profound words indeed. Excellent work.
npauling
A wonderful tribute to your mother and yes it isn't always a happy day. This is a beautiful emotional work and I am sure your mother will be so pleased at what you can do here. Thank you for sharing and I am sorry I am late with these comments.
rhom
wow! hits close to home.
ragouc
Well done.
Margenal
So much tragedy, so much suffering, curiously human nature cold do the worst as same as it can offers the best, and how many know a motherly love is one of the greatest feelings... You managed to catch feelings and share it... and i guess it's one of the most touching tributes i could ever see....
three_grrr
A beautiful Mother's Day tribute. Brings tears to my eyes. Your writing is beautiful, and could apply to many, many, mothers out there. Thank you for remembering the sacrifices that so many women have made to try to give some love and measure of safety to their children, no matter how difficult the circumstances and how painful the consequences.
atsoram
Nice render!
erlandpil
Strong portrait erland
2Loose2Trek
Very touching and intense prose. Well done.