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Memories from the past come flooding back Mum's bright sparrow like eyes sparkle as we sit side by side on her bed reminiscing laughing Her arms are like wizened twigs parchment like skin almost translucent yields to my touch I gently massage cream onto her hands as she drinks in the sweet scent of lavender Mum puts her tiny hand on mine ‘You’re my life’ she whispers A stray teardrop trickles from my eye I’m her life... she’s my world (written with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat) Submitted to Mother Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance la France Friday 21st September 2018

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Michelle Smith

Date: 5/6/2023 3:35:00 PM

:-)

Constance La France

Date: 3/31/2021 8:07:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my Mother Challenge, your poem touched my heart and love your image, well done _Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/31/2021 1:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Jan. An outstanding poem about your mother. Brings tears. Love ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/30/2021 12:00:00 PM

- A lump in my throat too ... congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/30/2021 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I was once told, "do all you can for your mother." Great words to live by. Have a blessed day.................

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/18/2019 5:09:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your mum! I too have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes after reading this :-) x

James Marshall Goff

Date: 10/14/2019 7:29:00 AM

Am taking care of me mum too, Jan, just turned 90....everyday is precious, this poem is outstanding...jim

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/13/2019 10:42:00 PM

heart-touching writings

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/3/2018 9:45:00 PM

Back with congrats on your podium win, Jan, with this heart-rending, tending, touching poem. :) gw (Soupmail)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/4/2018 2:22:00 AM

Thanks GW, I was very touched to receive your soupmail, it made my day and thanks for your lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/3/2018 9:06:00 PM

Your poem is so tender yet so powerful, Jan. Very moving in its beautifully conveyed emotions. Congratulations on your wonderful win.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/4/2018 2:21:00 AM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/1/2018 2:56:00 PM

powerful, jan... congrats on your fine win!...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 3:11:00 PM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/1/2018 2:05:00 PM

I read it with a lump in my throat, too. Congrats, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 2:37:00 PM

Thanks Dale I wish I could make it a fave as its a precious poem:-) hugs jan xx

Warren Doll

Date: 10/1/2018 12:50:00 PM

Hi Jan, I see your muse is back. Congrats on your win, ~Warren:)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 1:30:00 PM

Thanks Warren:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 10/1/2018 11:28:00 AM

An amazing write Jan, congrats on another win!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 1:29:00 PM

Thanks John I hope this proves there is more to me than just a humourist:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/1/2018 6:53:00 AM

Oh, you got me, thoroughly and completely, deeply got me as though I were sitting on the bed with my own Mom right beside you and yours; identical Mom seasons we've shared, eh? You have long been my emotional "Mom-mirror" and helped me with all the stumbles this season of their lives holds. It is too much emotion to be other than a slow absorb. Poem of beautiful feeling, tenderly love-sad. Love ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 1:28:00 PM

I think its one of my fave recent poems CayCay I think you and I share the same many commonalities in our lives:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/30/2018 8:05:00 PM

It’s wonderful to see such love. Many will be envious, but I am smiling for you both.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/1/2018 1:26:00 PM

Thanks Duke, I am so so lucky to still have her:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/29/2018 9:47:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to your mom, Jan. You are blessed to have each other.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/30/2018 4:07:00 AM

I am so so lucky Agnes, we have become so close since dad died - neither of us have grieved for him!:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/27/2018 8:30:00 PM

This is my nomination for 'Poem for the Year,' if there is such a category. My eyes are watering as I steady myself to mark it a FAV. Straight from the heart and the soul!! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 9/29/2018 4:16:00 PM

aww Gershon thanks so much for that super comment which to me is comment of my year!:-) hugs jan xx

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/23/2018 4:45:00 AM

beautiful and heart touching - nice

Jan Allison
Date: 9/29/2018 4:15:00 PM

thank you:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 9/21/2018 8:28:00 PM

This is done so very well, Jan, I can see you doing this to your mom with so much loving care... thank you for everything you do for me

Jan Allison
Date: 9/22/2018 3:42:00 AM

Aww Eve I am touched by your comment I know how tough things are for you:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/21/2018 6:16:00 PM

Beautiful loving memory of time spent with your Mom.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 6:19:00 PM

Thanks ML I am so lucky to still have her:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/21/2018 2:21:00 PM

I recall Nana Mouskouri singing about the Book of Life, "but once a page is read, all but love is dead". Perhaps your words will last longer. Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 2:38:00 PM

I hope my poems are here long after I have gone Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/21/2018 2:06:00 PM

Thanks for your comments to my poems

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 2:09:00 PM

my pleasure Ralph and thanks for being a constant support to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/21/2018 2:03:00 PM

Hi Allison: I was deeply touched by your poem as I recall my mom in years gone by and thanks for your comments my poems

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Ralph:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/21/2018 9:10:00 AM

Heartfelt lovely write Jan...two mums together, always makes it right...love & mums...^WW^

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 9:36:00 AM

Thanks ^WW^ yes I am so lucky I still have mine as my own mum lost her mother when she was only 8:-( I've had lots of photos and messages from son today so i am a happy bunny:-) hugs jan xx