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A Mama's Heart

My mama's heart is heavy greaving Ugly sobs are not leaving Heavy sighs Silent cries Daily prayers to sustain Are all that are keeping me sane Grateful that family and friends To my bleeding heart tends Surviving but not thriving But God is carrying me thanks to my ongoing plea

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/7/2025 9:47:00 AM

My heart truly goes out to you, sweet Kathleen. Prayers and poems hand in hand, to work out the pain. (((hugs))) Congrats on POTD!

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thanks, Kim.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/6/2025 10:25:00 AM

Sorry to hear you are struggling, Kathleen. I'll be praying for you too. God has pull me through many situations that I felt like would be my end. Congratulations on your POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. I'll be visiting your poetry and will add you to my Followed Poets List. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thanks, Bill. I am excited about POTD.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 7/5/2025 10:54:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD honor dear poet. powerful write.

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:56:00 AM

Thank you!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/5/2025 5:48:00 PM

Dear Kathleen, may your heart heal soon. So thankful you're surrounded by family and friends in your time of sadness. God is watching over you. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. This Poem of the Day touches my heart deeply. Hugs, Brandy

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:56:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/5/2025 1:05:00 PM

In this time of grief and sadness, Kathleen, please know I send you prayers of comfort on wings of grace. Thank you for sharing your heart and your burden. Congratulations on your POTD.

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:56:00 AM

Thank you, Sam. I appreciate the prayers.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/5/2025 12:36:00 PM

Sad POTD. Enjoy the special day

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:57:00 AM

Thanks, Tom.

Karen Jones

Date: 7/5/2025 11:42:00 AM

So sorry your heart grieves! Your poem is one many can relate to. Congratulations on your potd!

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:57:00 AM

Thank you, Karen!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/5/2025 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. What a powerful write. Sorry to hear your heart is grieving. Hope it is just a write and Not true. Love the ending... Yes, God will always carry you. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win................

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:58:00 AM

Thanks, Paula.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 7/5/2025 8:19:00 AM

Hello Kathleen, congratulations on winning POTD with your beautifully heartfelt and very touching poem. Sending prayers in the hopes they may help to lighten your grieving heart.

Kathleen Hassall
Date: 7/14/2025 3:58:00 AM

Thank you, Zyrool. I do appreciate the prayers!