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Goodbye Mama

By Shirley Smothers
Born 1960, F, from San Antonio Texas, United States

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Goodbye Mama
I have not cried for my Mama.
I know when the Dam breaks
There will be a torrent of emotions
And I will be a total wreck.


Joyce Marie Henderson
July 25, 1934
December 7, 2024
Rest in Peace Mama
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Marla

08/28/2025

Very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so difficult.

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Shirley Smothers

08/28/2025

Thank you Marla. I'm grateful that She lived for 90 years. Thank you again.

Shelly Garrod

02/12/2025

Sorry for your loss Shirley. Cherish all the precious memories you have with her. They will last you a life time.
Blessings, Shelly

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Shirley Smothers

02/12/2025

Thank you Shelly. This means a lot. I am grateful for how long she lived (90). Thank you again.

CPlatt

02/11/2025

So sorry for your loss, Shirley. Hope you're doing okay.

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Shirley Smothers

02/11/2025

Thank you CPlatt. I am grateful she lived over 90 years. Thank you for your comfort.

Gerald R Gioglio

02/11/2025

So sorry to hear this Shirley. Peace be with you...

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Shirley Smothers

02/11/2025

Thank you Gerald. She lived a long time. She held our Family together. Thank you so much.

Kevin Hughes

02/10/2025

Sorry for your loss...and yeah, the dam will break. Keep the good memories.

Kevin

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Shirley Smothers

02/11/2025

Thank you Kevin. I am grateful she lived so long (90). I am also grateful she is out of pain. Thank you for your sweet words.

Donald Harry Roberts

02/10/2025

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Shirley Smothers

02/11/2025

That is so sweet Donald, thank you. ❤

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Donald Harry Roberts

02/11/2025

I use Q as a positive acknowledgement when I can't find any word adequate for my response.

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Shirley Smothers

02/11/2025

Hi Donald. Not sure what your comment means. Thank you for reading my poem.

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