To the Mothers of AnandTech [NOW UPDATED WITH GRAPHIC IMAGE]

WombatWoman

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This is for you, baffled2, GirlFriday, Isla, Elita1, and so many, many others.

SMALL WONDER (A Tribute to Mothers Everywhere)

The Lord God painted the sunset,
Then hung it against the sky.
His power shattered the great ribbed rocks
To pattern the mountains high.

And you have gathered some rainbow scraps
For a quilt on a worn old bed
In a small, safe circle of hugs and laps,
Where no harsh words are said.

The Lord God measured the oceans out
And numbered each grain of sand;
He snapped His fingers, and galaxies
Came tumbling from His hand.

God made the world while lightning played
Beneath the celestial dome;
And, under a low roof, you have made
The miracle of Home.

...Jean MacKay Jackson
 

GingerSynapse

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What a lovely, elegant poem. I feel as if I've just received a {{{{{hug}}}}}.

Thanks, Mombat. I needed that. :)
 

Geekbabe

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Jean,

That is such a lovely poem, thank you so much I'm honored :)

Oh and happy mother's day, you look terrific for a woman who's got what ? around 80k teenagers
to watch over :)
 

Ornery

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  • Ooh, you've outdone yourself... again! <applause>

    I printed a copy for my mom, mother-in-law and emailed a copy to my step mother.

    Awesome! :cool:
 

WombatWoman

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I fretted quite a bit about Mother's Day this year.

I have almost no money, and I wanted to give my special Mom a special gift.

I've decided to email her my poem, Small Wonder, set against a fractal pattern that reminds me simultaneously of the immense beauty of nebulae and the small glow of fireflies.

If any of you would like to make use of my work, please do so.
Knowing that this is being enjoyed by others would make me One Happy Mother. :)

 

eleutheria

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Thank you so much, WombatWoman. :)

I had been looking for a Mothers Day card, and I have printed out the version of your poem with the beautiful background, and will give it to my mom tonight along with a big box of Godiva chocolates.