A Moment

the warmth of your hug... if i could stop time it would be now too soon have you become thin and frail and sweetly delicate. i can feel your bones the vulnerability and fight hard to suppress my worry and to cherish this moment... dear mother. 8/21/2019

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Constance La France

Date: 11/20/2019 3:42:00 PM

Laura congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write! I felt the same about my mother before her passing!

Laura Leiser
Date: 11/20/2019 5:50:00 PM

Thank you for my placement, Constance! Mom is 87 years old now...I cherish every moment I can be with her!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/23/2019 4:38:00 PM

Your love, care, and concern is felt in each word of this moving poem, Laura. May your mother continue to be a source of comfort to you for many years to come. Warm wishes, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/26/2019 8:12:00 PM

A belated response here: I'm heartened to hear that your Mom is still independent and driving at age 87. That's great. May you be also! Here's to long life in good health! ~ Warm wishes, Gershon

Laura Leiser
Date: 8/23/2019 7:16:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon. It’s hard to watch mom grow older...just celebrated her 87th birthday and she is still independent and driving. :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/21/2019 11:58:00 PM

Laura, I like this poem. What a nice tribute to your dear Mum. Please tell her hello. -Richard

Laura Leiser
Date: 8/22/2019 8:57:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment, Richard. I appreciate it! :)