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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

Copyright © Kathleen Hassall | Year Posted 2025

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Line Gauthier Date: 8/18/2025 8:12:00 PM raw emotion about grieving (L1). My heart goes out ot you, Kathleen ~ Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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................ Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/14/2025 3:58:00 AM Thank you, Zyrool. I do appreciate the prayers!

Anne Winter Date: 7/5/2025 5:04:00 AM Dear Kathleen, I'm so sorry that your heart is grieving, I'm sending you hugs. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:34:00 PM Thank you, Anne.

Tania Kitchin Date: 7/5/2025 4:40:00 AM Kathleen, a wonderfully penned heartfelt emotive poem. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:34:00 PM Thanks, Tania!

Maria Williams Date: 7/5/2025 3:30:00 AM I'm sorry to hear that your heart is grieving Kathleen. Congratulations on getting POTD...Hugs Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:34:00 PM Thank you, Maria!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 7/5/2025 2:14:00 AM A burden too heavy to carry and yet we must. Time alone heals such wounds. Congratulations on POTD, Kathleen. Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:35:00 PM Thank you, Unseeking Seeker!

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/5/2025 1:55:00 AM Beautiful writing. I feel this way, currently, but not about a child. Congratulations on POTD. God bless you. love, Gina Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:35:00 PM Thanks, Gina!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/5/2025 1:40:00 AM So sorry that your heart is grieving, Kathleen. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Kathleen Hassall Date: 7/16/2025 4:36:00 PM Thanks, Beryl!