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Instinctually Impaired

maternal instinct
mothers love eternally
why did mine not know


01/03/2020

mothersenryu

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Line Gauthier

January 15, 2023 at 8:19 AM

My sorrow at reading is only matched with my pride of the wonderful and strong person you have become. Hugs xx

FJ Thomas

January 15, 2023 at 10:25 PM

That means a lot Line. I often felt a bit broken because I had a hard time understanding the attachment of adult children to their parent(s). But it did make me strong, and maybe even a better mother than I would have been.

David Walker

January 19, 2021 at 1:01 PM

This one touches my soul...The Motherless child may be the one left with hope. While the child with the absent mother suffers the most. Why do we find beauty in a truthful sadness? Loved your words

FJ Thomas

January 19, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Thank you very kindly David :)

Mark Koplin

December 9, 2020 at 8:59 AM

A well written delivery of pain. I’m so sorry you’ve weathered such strain.

FJ Thomas

December 9, 2020 at 10:11 AM

Thanks Mark. I believe it may have made my love for my daughters that much stronger :)

Mystic Rose Rose

December 8, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Dear lady, its me Vienna, how are you x

FJ Thomas

December 9, 2020 at 7:24 AM

What a wonderful surprise! Oh how awesome! How are you?

Jessie Jones

December 8, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Wow, 3 lines that convey so much! Well done. Mother's missing that will always confuse me as well. <3

FJ Thomas

December 9, 2020 at 7:23 AM

Same here Jessie. Thank you :)

Anitha Jayasankar

December 7, 2020 at 10:06 AM

A powerful poem as well as painful ... so much conveyed in those three lines. FJ Thomas. Have a great day.. ~ Ani

FJ Thomas

December 8, 2020 at 11:43 AM

Thank you so much Anitha :)

Richard Lamoureux

December 6, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Dropping by to visit an Angel. Blessings Rick.

FJ Thomas

December 7, 2020 at 6:54 AM

;°) Appreciate the visit Rick. Always!

Jack Horne

December 6, 2020 at 12:18 PM

such a sad but excellent write

FJ Thomas

December 7, 2020 at 6:53 AM

Thank you Jack; and good morning.

Eileen Manassian

December 6, 2020 at 9:10 AM

Grips my heart. So much said in those lines. You're an amazing woman, FJ. Wish you'd had the maternal love you are so worthy of. I know you're a wonderful mother. Bless your heart.

FJ Thomas

December 6, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Hello Majesty. It has been a while :) I am not angry with her, but confused I guess. I love my children so much. Thank you Eilee

Carolyn Devonshire

December 5, 2020 at 1:39 PM

How sad, F.J. I wish your mother had been able to bestow love like mine did. Your short poem is very moving! Hugs, Carolyn

FJ Thomas

December 6, 2020 at 11:25 AM

I am happy to hear when others are close to their mothers :) I hope my daughters will keep me close in their hearts. Thank you Carolyn.

Vijay Pandit

December 3, 2020 at 5:26 AM

A powerful write, FJ--your last line tugs the heart.

FJ Thomas

December 3, 2020 at 6:09 AM

Good morning Vijay, thank you.

Joanna Daniel

December 2, 2020 at 10:37 PM

An emotional and a painful write, FJ, you are one strong mother:) thank you for your love and support:)

FJ Thomas

December 3, 2020 at 6:08 AM

Thanks Jo, I was happy to see you were still here. Seems each time I return people have left. Keep your head up and keep that kind heart :)

White Wolf

December 2, 2020 at 7:31 PM

I believe there is no greater love than a mother's love! Love this! Thank you for your visit to my page. I hope all is well with you. I am well btw. Lol. Thank you for asking :)

FJ Thomas

December 3, 2020 at 6:07 AM

It would have been nice if my mother had felt that way. Hopefully if she ever had any more children after she left she eventually did. Thanks Rick

Evelyn Judy Buehler

December 2, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Heart wrenching and profound, FJ. Sometimes a person doesn't know how to give love when they haven't received it sufficiently. Great poem. Thanks for sharing.

FJ Thomas

December 3, 2020 at 6:05 AM

So very true Judy. I did not understand the concept of love until I had my first daughter; then I could not imagine a world without her... the feeling only strengthened with my next two. Thank you Judy.

Connie Marcum Wong

December 2, 2020 at 10:35 AM

That lack of love leaves one searching for love throughout life. I can relate. My children are my blessing. A very meaningful senryu. Blessings xxoo

FJ Thomas

December 2, 2020 at 12:51 PM

You and I have that in common Connie; my daughters mean the world to me. They changed my understanding of love ...my life. And now the grandson we recently adopted :)

Peter Dome

December 2, 2020 at 6:27 AM

Bless you, FJ. A sad but very clever write. You are not what the title suggests. Well done. stay safe.

FJ Thomas

December 2, 2020 at 9:28 AM

Thank you Pete; you stay safe as well :)

Mystic Rose Rose

December 2, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Ah, sometimes the children are the last to know how fierce a mother's love can be. I hear ya girl, and oh how nice to see you again, love and hugs, stay safe. xo

FJ Thomas

December 2, 2020 at 9:28 AM

You too Pixie! Thank you

James Marshall Goff

December 1, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Aces Flo...

FJ Thomas

December 1, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Thanks Jim ;)

Silent One

October 25, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Hope you are well my friend... Not seen you in a while..

FJ Thomas

November 30, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Been a rough several months but I'm still kicking ;) Thanks S1

Chuck Melugin

October 6, 2020 at 5:38 AM

Dear Flo.....Your pain flows deep! Your love is eternal! Your friendship is cherished!

FJ Thomas

November 30, 2020 at 12:54 PM

So very lovely Chuck; thank you for that. -Flo

Richard Lamoureux

July 28, 2020 at 10:58 AM

Thanks for your visit Flo. Hugs Rick.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

June 23, 2020 at 9:32 AM

Ah many don't love so you are not alone. A lot of reasons make them not care. You expressed that superbly in senryu. Kudos. ---- ..............Plz pleez do read and comment my newest piece, a prose and do also read the articles and data I have copy pasted in comment section below that poem so you will confirm the matter further.

FJ Thomas

November 30, 2020 at 12:54 PM

You are correct S. I will pass by :)