Mum had her portrait taken at a photography studio in Fitzroy when she was about 19. Dark hair brushed off her face,she's wearing a white silky shirt with pearl buttons on the bodice. Her lips are slightly parted, little criss-crossed top teeth peeking through- that soft-eyed look drawing you in close.
On the back in pencil is her father's handwritten note
Eileen Mary Bowden.. aged 19
In my estimation she is one-in-a-million.
I love him for this..
soft-skinned
sweet-smelling
gentle voice
calm eyes
strong grip
non-swimmer
tip-toe stepper
wise
happy whistler
heart mender
trusting light
Mother Hen
Joe Robin
daily walker
op shop tea girl
garden friend
giggler from way back
trusting, kind
loyal, patient
non-drinker of wine
steady, forgiving
persistent, true
Bold and Beautiful watcher
could this be you?!
child-like, curious
never could be furious
classy, elegant
prayerful and blessed
moon and stars
music and birds
letter-writing
phone calling
cards sending her words
memory-laden
story-teller
sister
mother
Nan
“One-in-a-million daughter”
my life-giving
friend...
kate
2 comments:
one word for MY Mum!!
perfect.
you should write a piece about the weekend's festivities mum.
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