Saturday, May 9, 2009

Healing for Sunday Scribblings

A Voice

My mom started
talking again
last week.

It’s not much
more than
a whisper

but it is a
softness so
welcomed.

For months now
she’s been
mouthing words

and we’ve been
frustrated
lip-readers:

one of the sad
side effects
of cancer.

Hearing her voice
now is like
winning a

hard-fought
soccer game:
Mom-1
Cancer-0

Cheers.
Whoops.
Smiles.

~Linda Jacobs
Oct. 5, 2004
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20 comments:

  1. 2catsMay 9, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Oh to hear that sweet whispered sound. I can only imagine the elation you feel. I hope your mom continues showing improvement.

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  2. deathsweepMay 9, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I can only imagine what joy it must bring to you to be able to once again hear her words no matter how faint. You are all very lucky indeed.

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  3. paisleyMay 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    oh linda that is such a beautiful joyous poem.. thanks for sharing it with us.

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  4. anthonynorthMay 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    This is good news. Great to hear.

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  5. linda mayMay 9, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    You should have put Mum 1 Linda 1 cancer nil. All the best.

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  6. WhitesnakeMay 10, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    It is always nice to read something on a positive note......

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  7. Americanising DesiMay 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM

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  8. Americanising DesiMay 10, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    hugsssssssssssss... i did that to suck a little bit of your elated feelings.
    i have been so down and negative lately but your luck seems to shine a bit on me through this post!

    Happy SS :)
    http://2short2sweet.blogspot.com/2009/05/time-heals-no-wounds.html

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  9. Rinkly RimesMay 10, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    I'm sure everything she whispers feels like a benediction.

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  10. floretaMay 10, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    uplifting words!!

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  11. irenetMay 10, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Poignant and sweet.

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  12. AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Oh hearing her voice in any way must feel so nice.Surely must have healed you.

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  13. danniMay 10, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    what a gift - to hear that sweet sound again must have been like a ride over the moon into the stars - so sooo happy for you and mum - wish her a happy mother's day from me --- beautiful post, oozing sentiment and joy!!!

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  14. keithMay 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    You have written this with such tenderness. A lovely piece.

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  15. Tammy BrierlyMay 10, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    So very moving Linda. HUGS to you both.

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  16. CynthiaMay 11, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Very happy for you and your family
    Linda, and certainly your Mother,
    who must feel some power has been
    restored to her.
    I love the way you've written this
    poem, gently almost gingerly with
    love hemming her up.

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  17. when the musics overMay 11, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Here, for you, healing is a celebration! Cheers to Mom on Mother's Day!

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  18. Tumblewords:May 11, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    How wonderful! The love shines through and through!

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  19. Beth CampMay 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    That first line grabbed me. What a gift, even a whisper, and she's yours again. This very simple poem starts and ends with celebration. May it always be so.

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  20. Dee MartinMay 15, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    I echo Tumblewords thoughts - the love just shines through.

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