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A Child Says Mama

A child says “mama” in a crowded store Six young women turn their heads As do two older women Who have not heard “mama” in a long time “Mama” is an instinct, a calling, an avocation, a mission.

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Date: 4/29/2022 10:03:00 AM
No sweeter sound in a mother's ear, I should think. Lovely write, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/29/2022 2:08:00 PM
It makes us all turn.
Date: 4/29/2022 8:53:00 AM
Big smile for this one, Caren!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/29/2022 2:09:00 PM
Thank you Ilene

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