September 24, 2012

My Mom.

I don't always draw stick figures...sometimes I like to sketch. This is a drawing of my mom.



We went on a little trip together, just mom and me, in Philadelphia. I looked after her a bit, and even though I'm now fifty, she cuddled me and said I was still her baby...

My mom is the one who encouraged me to draw when I was little. The story goes that when I was two, she tried to draw on my drawing; apparently I grabbed the crayon out of her hand and pushed her away.

It's been three months since my Grandmother died. We mustn't hesitate to spend time with those we love.


15 comments:

  1. I hope you frame this piece because it's so beautiful . Well done.
    Karyn

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    1. Thank-you for saying that....perhaps I will, but I feel shy about framing.

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  2. goddesses have mums too

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  3. Whether you're religious or not (I'm really not) hitting your knees in the morning and just saying thank for the loved ones in your life is well-worth twenty seconds. Then, go call them.

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    1. Spending time with those you love....that's the thing that makes memories. And what is a life if not a collection of memories?

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  4. I love seeing how your drawing impacts people and what out draws out of us all. Thank you. And your Mother.

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    1. I wonder if that is a definition of art...evocative - is that the word?

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  5. That was incredibly sweet. A beautiful drawing and sentiment.

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  6. oh how I loved that...seeing your mom, hearing the LOVE, getting the reminder of HOW TO LOVE.

    you are such a cool lady, I'm sure your mom is too. :)
    xo

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    1. You're right about love, it's all we really have anyways.

      My mom is a real lady - me, I'm just sketchy heheh....

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  7. So nice. I miss my Mom SO much!

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Cuz You Rocketh.