Letting Go

her boy has grown wings
 mom reluctantly lets go...
    a poignant farewell


Writing Challenge 3- March 2019 - Senryu Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart (Winner: 4th Place)
Date written and posted: 03/17/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 6:53 PM
Edward, I do know the feeling with 3 sons... Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Ibeh Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, Eve!:-)
La France Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my contest with this fine Senryu ~
Ibeh Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 6:42 PM
Thank you very much for my placement, Constance!:-) Most appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 2:36 PM
- Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Thanks again, Anne-Lise!:-)
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 7:36 AM
- They will come back, Edward ... visit their "nest" and mother and father ... - Great written - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!:-) They all do, especially during the holidays!
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