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Empty Mothers

Empty Mothers   

For every lonely child
lost to love,
an empty mother rues
her fruitless days

Empty mothers
cry in the sun.
Lonely children
long to dance.   

Kathryn McL. Collins
©2003

Copyright © Kathryn Collins | Year Posted 2014

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Karl Marszalowicz Date: 7/24/2014 5:53:00 AM Only because I want more. are they (the egg) just off the dance floor waiting for a partner so to speak (the sperm?) or what is going on? Nice mystery though, empty nest, menopause, going without partnership it all works. take care. Login to Reply

Terry O'Leary Date: 3/23/2014 12:39:00 PM Touching... Terry Login to Reply Kathryn Collins Date: 3/23/2014 5:00:00 PM awwww

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 3/7/2014 6:37:00 PM So few well selected words, so much to ponder. As to composition... I love the equally weighted verses, and the 'rues...fruitless' assonance. This poem packs a devastatingly powerful emotional punch. Well done Kathy! Love Keith Login to Reply Kathryn Collins Date: 3/9/2014 10:17:00 AM Thank you Keith. Your comments are as elegant as your poetry. It is such a delight to know you have taken the time so see detail of which I am often unaware (and always positive - setting me purring). Please let me know when I'm off the mark or when you see room for improvement. love, Kathy

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/26/2014 1:24:00 AM yes, I saw this earlier. I so admire your short poems like this one. Login to Reply Kathryn Collins Date: 2/26/2014 7:52:00 AM Thanks Andrea. xxx'sooo's

Ilene Bauer Date: 2/25/2014 7:16:00 PM wow! an oldie but a true gem. this is wonderful! Login to Reply Kathryn Collins Date: 2/26/2014 7:54:00 AM Thanks Ilene.