Daily Walk

My daily walk of twenty minutes everyday a trek that I never want to come to an end, when skies are blue, cloudy or slate grey with her disabilities it’s me she now depends, for many years she cared for all my needs, In her hands I found solace, a wonderful friend, now it’s my turn to repay all those good deeds, looking after her at the age of eighty is no bother I like everyone else, have only one loving mother. 7/25/2018 Nine lines to let them know everything will be fine Poetry Contest.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 9/15/2018 7:42:00 PM

Beautiful, Roy. Congrats on your well deserved podium win.

Roy Pett
Date: 9/16/2018 3:41:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Line, what I have written is exactly what I believe and do, thanks again for your support much appreciated my dear friend. :))

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/10/2018 12:47:00 PM

Roy, I lost my Mother when she was quite young. At her knee, I learned some very valuable life's lessons. Now, in retrospect, I call those lessons to the forefront in my own life and rejoice that my Mother was truly a smart lady. I still miss her after all the years since she passed. I love and respect your tribute to your Mother.

Roy Pett
Date: 9/10/2018 1:55:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Curtis, I have no doubt that your mother would be so proud to have a son that’s so clever and caring as you my friend, thank you again for your support much appreciated. :))

Silent One

Date: 9/10/2018 6:26:00 AM

This is lovely.... Mothers are very important and we should care for them, like they did for us... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Roy Pett
Date: 9/10/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and my placement in your contest SO, it is a struggle juggling life’s responsibilities but she is definitely my priority, thanks again for your support and encouragement my friend. :))

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/26/2018 12:50:00 AM

Indeed, Roy, and well-said! Charming write about a topic close to my heart, and I must fav. Both of my parents are still alive at 92, and I and my brother now take care of them 24/7. As long as we can, we will keep them in their own home - that's what family and love is about. Blessings to you, my friend! :-)

Roy Pett
Date: 7/26/2018 4:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Gregory, as you and your brother I also want to keep my mother as independent as is possible, her mind is sharp but her mobility is limited, thanks again for your very kind comment, I feel honoured that you think this worthy to be added to your favourites my friend. :))

Lyric Man

Date: 7/25/2018 11:08:00 PM

What a write of love and devotion.. inspiring and beautiful!!

Roy Pett
Date: 7/26/2018 4:02:00 AM

Thank you so much Lyric Man, something writen from the heart is so good for the mind and very rewarding, thanks again for your very kind comment and support much appreciated. :))

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/25/2018 6:25:00 PM

This poem here discredits your last poem that said you are useless. You are a good man and a great son, Roy:) Touching write!

Roy Pett
Date: 7/26/2018 3:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel, your kind comment is heartwarming and uplifting, just hoping for many more years of reasonable health hers and mine, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated my friend. :))

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/25/2018 4:22:00 PM

Such a loving and beautiful tribute Roy, from a devoted son to an adored Mom. I can relate to your feelings expressed, my sister and I take care of my Dad (91 years old and doing well..) and we are so happy to do it. I love your poem. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Roy Pett
Date: 7/25/2018 4:33:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and best wishes Susan, I’m sure your father is very grateful to you and your sister, I am helped by Carers that visit three time a day to perform the personal jobs, thanks again for your support much appreciated my friend. :))

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/25/2018 3:45:00 PM

with that kind of care, she will be so fine, roy... such a beautiful devotional for your mom...huggs

Roy Pett
Date: 7/25/2018 4:14:00 PM

Thank you so much nette, she deserves the best care, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/25/2018 2:10:00 PM

Aw! And a little awe too ;) Wonderful piece Roy, brought a tear to my eye, xomo!

Roy Pett
Date: 7/25/2018 2:26:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen This is a true account except she is actually 83 years old, I try to make myself available 24/7 but if I’m called in the night I drive, I can’t think of anyone more worthy of my attention, thanks again for your support much appreciated my friend. :))

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/25/2018 12:44:00 PM

Very reassuring journey you make..sentiments well understood, Roy..well crafted poem.

Roy Pett
Date: 7/25/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thank you so much Vijay for your very kind comment, some days I make more than one journey, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/25/2018 12:26:00 PM

Lovely verse and tribute Roy.

Roy Pett
Date: 7/25/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thanks Tom for your very kind comment much appreciated, this is a true account. :))