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She Was there

She was getting out of the car. I recognized her by the way she twisted her body and gently stepped out with one leg and then the other. Her side view gave her away completely but this time she had more foundation on her face than normal. She was coming home, so I said to myself, we can help her fix that make up.

Then I woke up. I saw Mama, it was her. That scene was so vivid even when I was awake. This time, I can remember my dream. I wonder what that dream meant. She was coming home.

Sometimes I feel what happens during the day is what you dream about, but this time nothing I did or said yesterday was linked to my mother. I know I miss her. Most of the time an action I make, my hands and sometimes my photographs remind me of her. That makes me well up a bit.

I know that even at this age, Mama would have been proud of me for this move, from Africa to Asia. She was also a passionate teacher so she would understand why. I also know she would advise me to come home soon. I know why!

I’m glad this dream did not fade away as soon as I woke up, like many others. I always wonder what the message is, if there is one hidden there. I saw her anyway, it was so clear and it still is.

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5 responses to “She Was there”

  1. Radutti Avatar
    Radutti

    Love this. There’s an important role that our dreams play, the fact that your mother continues to live in your dreams means she continues to live in this world. Your writing is vivid and clear, and a vibrant connection to home and family shines in it.

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    Erika

    What a gift to have that visit from your mother in your dream. It must bring you some peace to know how proud she would be of you!

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  3. mbhmaine Avatar
    mbhmaine

    The power of a dream still surprises me. My mother died when I was young and I still sometimes dream of her. It always feels like a gift when I do. It sounds like your connection to your mother’s love is still so strong and guiding you.

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    Leigh Anne Eck

    Dreams have always fascinated me. Your remembrance of the details is incredible. I tend to forget my dreams by morning. I am sure you have many traits from her.

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    Melissa Morrison

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. I believe that dream was a visit from your mom. I am also fascinated by dreams and have vivid ones each night. I hope this one lingers with you for a while!

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I am an Elementary school teacher , I taught at an International IB School in Accra, Ghana. I am now teaching in Hanoi. Writing is my passion and I try to write daily, at least in my sentence a day journal, to capture all the blessings around me. I write with groups of writers, such as Teach Write and sometimes Ethical ELA. I also encourage my friends to write , so I created a platform to make that possible -Writing Run.

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