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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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