Hopeful Sky

She awoke to dawn’s crispy rising,
her head filled with tasks for the day
and what she found surprising,
the time was here, come what may.

The eventful night must be perfection.
It was in the planning for ages.
Each detail sans objection,
having gone through many stages.

This graduation was like no other,
her eldest son with top honor.
Recalling his small voice, “Mother”,
a melancholy fell upon her.

The evening came, a noted benchmark.
The gaiety of youth lit the sky with dreams, 
each other’s thought became hope’s spark.
A mother’s tears glittered down in streams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Hopeful Sky" is a lovely write/story. They grow up so very fast. Have a blessed day/weekend..........
Fowler Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 3:19 PM
Many thanks to you Paula my friend. I appreciate your visits and comments always :) Linda
Kauffman Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 9:45 AM
A beautiful tribute to the mother/child relationship carefully nurtured every day, every minute, through all the seasons of all of the years, Linda. Lovely peek into that celebration of life! Congratulations on your win! Blessings.
Fowler Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Thank you for your visit and valued opinion Sam. I'm always happy to see you here. :) Linda
Kitchin Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Linda, congratulations on your winning placement, graduations are important celebrations!
Fowler Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Thank you Tania. I am pleased with the placement. Let's do another one :)) Linda
Dutta Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 7:49 AM
Greatest pride of a Mother lies in success of her children. Congrats
Fowler Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Hi Anisha. Yes, it does. Thank you for stopping by with such kind comments. Linda
Leffanta Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 6:50 PM
Pride reserved for mothers of sons who EARN their degee...Enjoyed! Aloha!
Leffanta Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM
I could not begin to count the "graduates" I have interviewed who clearly lacked basic understanding of their subject. I often wondered how many cereal boxtops it took to get their degree! Aloha!
Fowler Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 5:19 AM
How very true Rico. It's nice when you see one who studies hard and responsibly pays back his school loans because it's the right thing to do! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Linda
Fowler Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 7:13 PM
How very true Rico. It's nice when you see one who studies hard and responsibly pays back his school loans because it's the right thing to do! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Linda
Anaya Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 6:26 PM
Linda, good luck in the contest, quite a party! ~Anaya
Fowler Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Many thanks Anaya. Back at ya with your Christmas In July Saint Monicas Mission! Linda
Horsman Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 5:22 PM
Lovely poetry Linda, felt like i was there too, the visual is so good.
Fowler Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM
You are so kind Harry. Your supportive words are always welcome and encouraging! Thank you! Linda
Cunningham Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 11:18 AM
It was certainly a proud moment for you Linda, Good luck in the contest. Tom
Fowler Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 2:16 PM
I was merely an observer at this party Tom, but the mother was just beaming at the attendees (about 150 of them!). Quite a stir in the skies :)
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