A Mother

A mother is a sponge blotting tears and fears throughout her life absorbing pains and burdens of her kids Sandra M. Haight ~3rd Place~ Contest: Ninette Sponsor: Silent One Judged: 10/13/2015

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2015 8:09:00 PM

a very well deserved win. Congrats, my friend.

Skat A

Date: 10/14/2015 10:13:00 PM

Sandra, Congratulations on your "Ninette Win." Love SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/14/2015 12:32:00 AM

Wow that's so wonderful Sandra! Congrats on superb win!

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/13/2015 3:30:00 PM

Oh, this is good, Sandra! Wonderful metaphor of a mother, too! Congrats on your well deserved win :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 6:52:00 PM

Hi Laura, thank you for your visit and nice comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 10/13/2015 10:12:00 AM

Wow!!! Love your poem congratulations on your win Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 6:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. I appreciate your visit and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/13/2015 7:51:00 AM

Sandra, I could feel the amazing love that's expressed in this piece.Congratulations on your win:-) Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 6:55:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis for your visit and supportive comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Dan Cwiak

Date: 10/13/2015 7:08:00 AM

WOW! A summation of love if ever I read one. Great write, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 6:55:00 PM

Hi Dan, thank you for stopping by with your positive comments! I really appreciate it. Sandra

John Lawless

Date: 10/13/2015 6:53:00 AM

..And she needs to be squeezed tightly by those she envelopes in her arms. Well done Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 6:56:00 PM

Thank you, John, for your nice comments. I really appreciate it! Sandra

Ralph Sergi

Date: 10/12/2015 1:49:00 PM

Hi Sandra: beautiful thematic poem on Moms Good Luck in the contest.

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 2:23:00 AM

Thank you, Ralph, for you visit and supportive comments. Much appreciated. Sandra

Paul Callus

Date: 10/12/2015 3:49:00 AM

Hi Sandra! I like how you compare a mother to a sponge that absorbs pain and tears. Beautifully expressed. #7 // paul

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 2:24:00 AM

Yes, that's what we are!! Been there, done that! Thank you, Paul. Your visits and support are always appreciated. Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/9/2015 5:33:00 PM

oh how true Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/13/2015 2:25:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. All mothers can identify for sure. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/9/2015 4:24:00 PM

I love the progression of yours. How it starts with mother and ends with kids. this is how they all need to be in this form. A good progression of theme!!