Blue Rainbow

could we put the worry
and sadness of every mother
in a pot of gold and send it
to rainbow’s end, only
blue would lead us there.

©Kathryn McLoughlin Collins
October 10, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 10:23 AM
wonderful as only you can do it, Kathryn.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Yet another special observation so lyrically expressed. Great title, wonderful piece! Love Keith
Horsman Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 5:08 AM
this is so powerful,kathryn.. powerful indeed..
Kendrick Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Enjoyed reading your work this morning..Yes, we mothers and grandmothers and great grandmothers have experienced our share of worry and sadness but interlaced is also joy and happiness..Great work that you have penned..Sara
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October 16, 2012 at 2:04 AM
Very good Tanka here Kathryn.Lovely read.
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October 14, 2012 at 8:38 AM
‡ I Can Envision A Vast Throng Of Innocent And Beautiful Loving Heart's, As Priceless Children, Joyfully Upon This Enchantings Path Following Love's Everlasting Light. Flowers In Their Hair And I Love Your Beautiful Painting, Beautiful Kathryn. Love, Rachel ‡
Guzzi Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Very thoughtfull, there seem to be alot of lonely Mom's lately? [so cool to meet you today!] Light & Love
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October 11, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Kathy... is this a sad day for you? A moving poem, in any case! Terry
Austin Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 9:55 AM
The blues, but in grand manner. Love, Dave
Williams Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Kathy, stunningly good...David
Susan Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 8:43 AM
very clever!
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