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Apologies To My Mother

I didn’t appreciate you enough;  I'm sorry, I didn’t know 
Difficult  times, raising us was so tough; I’m sorry I didn’t know
Little money, food in limited supply, yet you never complained
I didn’t notice  your hands were so rough; I’m sorry, I didn’t know
While working two jobs as well as keeping us all safe, fed and happy
You always seemed calm , never  harsh rebuffs; I’m sorry, I didn’t know
I don’t think you ever had  more than one dress or a new winter coat
We had more love than material stuff; I’m sorry I didn’t know
Jeanie now a mom herself and understands what it must have been like
When I speak of mother my voice gets gruff; I’m sorry, I didn’t know….

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/4/2016 5:37:00 PM

Very nice Barbara, very nice ghazal.. inspiring...

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/29/2016 5:28:00 PM

Hi Barbara, Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/27/2016 2:12:00 PM

many congrats on your win Barbara:-) hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/27/2016 9:37:00 AM

Barbara, congrats on the win. PD

James Inman

Date: 3/27/2016 8:48:00 AM

Barbara, a beautiful. Isn't it amazing how when we are young we know so strongly how our parents never understand but as we grow older we realize how little we understood.

Brian Davey

Date: 3/27/2016 2:04:00 AM

Very well done congrats on your placement!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/27/2016 12:00:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Barbara! Mothers do so much, and I guess you only truly realize it when you become a parent yourself. Wonderful ode to your mother, that is universally applicable.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/16/2016 10:20:00 AM

You knew the important stuff, you knew you were loved. I'm sure more dresses and coats would ever change that fact. She sounds like a terrific mom.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/15/2016 11:35:00 AM

A lovely and heartfelt poem, Barbara....but now you know and appreciate, and that's what makes it emotionally powerful. ~ Regards // paul

Abdul Malik

Date: 3/13/2016 6:21:00 PM

Very nice and heart-rending. Good luck.