My Mother’s Hands

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My Mother’s Hands


I have my mother’s hands.

And her way of moving them when I talk.

I have my mother’s legs.

And the way she holds her head when she walks.

I have my mother’s smile.

Lips that easily part.

And the ability to hide sadness though I might feel it in my heart.

Just like my mother; coffee and the Daily Word start my day.

And I like good food and much laughter with family and friends on holidays.

Although as a teen, I resisted my mother’s views and opinions.

As I grow older, it makes so much sense. She is the person that threatened me the most

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Poetry written by Pamela Purnell

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I am educator, writer, speaker, storyteller, spoken word artist and published poet. My published works include Soul's Worth, Uplifted, Memories of ____, as well as the soon to be released books The Reason Why I Dance and Rose Petals. I would characterized my writing as motivational and inspirational. I attended Illinois Stater University and Prairie View A&M University. I am also attended classes at Eastern University of Pa and Life Christian University. I am a Chicago native with three adults sons.