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Sunday, February 06, 2011

One Single Impression: Humility (an acrostic)

H U M I L I T Y

Humble beginnings
Under dominion of single mom
Master of all souls was she.
Illegitimate beginnings
Lucky to be alive. Father determined
In absentia.
Time now to roam, time for everything new,
Yesterday's tyke has grown and flown—another humble beginning.

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16 comments:

  1. Ramesh SoodSunday, February 06, 2011 1:06:00 AM

    This is touching.. very nicely captured..humble beginings help..

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  2. NankaSunday, February 06, 2011 2:34:00 AM

    A modest opinion of oneself is the superior quality of humbleness.

    Though many do not consider it as a virtue, I think it is a very superior quality to be devoid of false-pride!!

    Lovely thoughts and words that sets one thinking!!

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  3. anthonynorthSunday, February 06, 2011 2:35:00 AM

    From humble can come great success.
    Touching words.

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  4. Kodjo DeynooSunday, February 06, 2011 3:16:00 AM

    Yes mother's humility

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  5. Magical Mystical TeacherSunday, February 06, 2011 6:28:00 AM

    Jim, I like this acrostic very much. It is refreshing and honest and, most of all, hopeful.

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowSunday, February 06, 2011 7:08:00 AM

    This could be an autobiography. Wonderfully done. I love happy endings.

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  7. AnonymousSunday, February 06, 2011 12:16:00 PM

    Very interesting and (? revealing). Love the flow and visual imagery.

    Teri C

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  8. AnonymousSunday, February 06, 2011 5:15:00 PM

    Amazingly honest and able to be felt, these lines surely demand much respect.

    Missing to see me dad for about three decades, it surely moved me. Please have a good new week.

    daily athens

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  9. Geraldine Sunday, February 06, 2011 6:32:00 PM

    And so the cycle begins again, the circle renewed. A touching take on this prompt, nice work Jim!

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  10. DianneMonday, February 07, 2011 10:10:00 AM

    that's beautiful Jim

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  11. Harshad MehtaMonday, February 07, 2011 1:22:00 PM

    Jim, that is touching.

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  12. The Write GirlTuesday, February 08, 2011 9:51:00 PM

    I enjoyed your poem on humility Jim. Being a single mother certainly requires humility and sacrifice. I love how you've combined your acrostic as well. Nicely done!

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  13. gabrielleSaturday, February 12, 2011 7:11:00 PM

    I love the cyclical nature of this story. Maybe the time has come for a new humble beginning for each one of the pair!

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  14. Kathie BrownTuesday, February 15, 2011 4:30:00 PM

    A story shared by so many nowadays. Well done.

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  15. PattiWednesday, February 16, 2011 3:26:00 PM

    so many in that situation...well stated Jim! Have a good rest of the week~

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  16. Tammie LeeFriday, February 18, 2011 10:43:00 AM

    a huge story in a few words, amazing really.

    thank you for you kind comment. no worries about not using my prompt, time and inspiration are both important. i also have not participated much lately.

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