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Contest Duality of Motherhood

Yes, it is important to explore the whole of a relationship. Still dulled by the death of my mom...it is real, like yesterday...unreal. She was real! I miss her every day and I am thankful that she (is) was my mom.

I Got Her motherhood is fraught with mistakes hanging from her charm bracelet hourglass wrist; anchor was hooked she’s silent as I longed for her to erupt I needed her warm ear, not judgment one thing I did wrong; not the worst much later she stabbed me with her kiss those lips left a saturated wound; grab chest I was brave; I handed her the tray of hurt oh how quickly, blinking tears, she apologized I hang that memory on my high school bracelet I tuck it away to reuse when I ostracize progeny air punches like exhales, soft hands, soft heart must lay out my cards - she was better than the rest some moms are rabid, some too friendly I found my mom just right; her sayings wrong she advises me, “There’s more fish in the boat.” I lay down the ace, “Yes, Mom, and they’re all dead.” she’d fall upstairs, get blood poisoning, eventually cancer, loved her soaps, got news from the tabloids - I got her!

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 5/17/2025 3:01:00 AM

Kim you painted such a real picture of your Mom. Not a saint to be worshipped, but a mother with all good intentions, not always perfect but overflowing with love. To be glad that "you got her" says it all to me. What a wonderful work of art as a tribute to your life with your Mom. You have created something very precious.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 5:58:00 AM

These contests and prompts get our creativity floing. Thank you so much! I miss my mom very much. This write especially has gotten to me. Usually I feel numb, but this helped bring back my mom. Hugs xx Thank you.

JCB Brul

Date: 5/15/2025 10:38:00 PM

Thisbis such a heartwarming tribute not only to your mom but to all the amazing moms out there! I love this. Congratulations! A fave for me!! Stay sweet dear Kim! ^___^ JCB

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 5:59:00 AM

I appreciate the fave, JCB! Hugs!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/15/2025 5:56:00 AM

Oh, this is a masterpiece Kim, congratulations on your podium win

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/15/2025 9:57:00 AM

I appreciate you so much! Thank you, Lasaad!

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/15/2025 4:09:00 AM

Every emotion felt, this must have been difficult to muster up, but you have made it flawlesy special, for both mother, and daughter. A real sense of love and respect i feel as if I know her and the truth, humor. Congratulations on your win Kim ~ happy to see on list!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/15/2025 9:59:00 AM

Your comment made me tear up as suddenly I could remember me making fun of her tabloid “truth,” and she’d say, “Stop it, Kimmy…” Made me smile and cry at same time. I miss her so and usually can’t even think but I was undone by your comment. Hugs <3

Terry Miller

Date: 5/15/2025 12:56:00 AM

This is so wonderful and tender, congratulations

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/15/2025 9:59:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Terry!

Suzette Richards

Date: 5/14/2025 11:52:00 PM

Congratulations Kim with your third place win in my contest, The Duality of Motherhood. The poem skillfully captures the cyclic nature of memory and emotional tension between mother and child. Its oscillation is rooted in relational shifts – affection, estrangement, regret, and reconciliation – making the emotional lurching palpable. Thank you for supporting my contest.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/15/2025 10:04:00 AM

Thank you, Suzette! You are wonderful!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/15/2025 10:03:00 AM

Thank the Lord this angst didn’t last long. Such things are so palpable when a mother’s love is so strong. The hurt drives you into a dark place. By prayer I climbed my way out. That day I thought of my cousin and her mom (mother’s twin sister) who had died. My daughter who never (!) posts any pics posted my cousin on fb and my aunt on a text. I had not told her anything!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/9/2025 7:26:00 AM

Interesting write about your mom who has left this life for a world far better, but that doesn't take away the sting of the loss. Mine passed 27 years ago and I still miss her, but the pain is not as bad now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and emotions with us. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/9/2025 7:58:00 AM

Yesterday…it seems, whether 4 or 27 years ago. But that blessed day that we get to see our family, the euphoria will carry us through all eternity!

Ink Empress

Date: 5/8/2025 8:13:00 AM

Im so sorry for your loss, and i feel through your words what a warm mother she was to you, and how comfortable you were around her and how dearly you miss her. Youv written such a heartfelt poem and i wish as i read the ending, illnesses like cancer did not exist! Sigh ! May you mother be granted the highest place in paradise. Sending you light always

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/8/2025 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, sweet friend! That means a lot!

Silent One

Date: 5/8/2025 7:20:00 AM

I dont think we every get over the pain of losing someone so close to us, we just get used to living with the loss... Your poem is tender and heartfelt, there is a lot emotions in this one dear Kim..

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/8/2025 11:03:00 AM

Thank you, Silent! We can only get used to living with the loss. It keeps popping up that it is almost Mother’s Day…Mom died shortly before, in mid April 4 years ago.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/8/2025 6:45:00 AM

Dear Kim, Yes so well inked, the complexity and tenderness of a real mother-daughter bond-the longing, the flaws, the forgiveness, the humor, and the deep gratitude that lingers after loss. Oh, how memories sharp and soft, shape us and how love persists beyond absence. Like so many powerful poems about mothers and daughters, your words honor the imperfect, enduring connection that makes us who we are. I am remembering my mom. Happy Mother's Day, Kim! Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/8/2025 11:05:00 AM

You say “I am remembering my mom…” …hugs …Thank you for your lovely comment. My heart goes out to you and all who are missing their moms.

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/8/2025 3:36:00 AM

Yep, overworked and under appreciated. Her 25 hour days often gone unappreciated. The hero who quietly mended all us, with hot soup and a hug when needed. Mother's day should be everyday. Well said.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/8/2025 4:40:00 AM

Aww…that is so sweet!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2025 6:57:00 PM

Speaking of fish: Once knew a fellow camper who slept with his mouth wide open. We called him 'Deadfish.' Handsome when he awakened... Nice tribute, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/8/2025 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon!

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/7/2025 5:30:00 PM

mothers always feel they do good, this is not always true, i could relate to my mother too enjoyed your delicate poem have a nice week end poet

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2025 6:40:00 PM

Happy Weekend, Yann! Thank you,

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2025 5:04:00 PM

Oh this is so nice how you showed her to be. So very real and special to you despite any wrongdoing. I would do this one but I can't express well with free verse

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2025 6:39:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea!

Paige Hind

Date: 5/7/2025 2:17:00 PM

I tread lightly with this one, dear Kim. It's beautiful. "she advises me, “There’s more fish in the boat.” I lay down the ace, “Yes, Mom, and they’re all dead.”- So much runs through my mind, I say, may you both know rest. <3s dear Kim

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2025 6:38:00 PM

Thank you!