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Mama's Songs

She sings from the river of her soul, She sings from the depths of her heart. She has seen the strange, She has walked the path of the night. Oh, those songs summon the light, They open the door to a fresh world, They convey rain to shrivelled meadows, They disperse gloomy shadows. My mama has sojourned on turbulent seas, Hope has been her bridge of belonging, My mama has wrestled the unseen, Courage has been her sword of conquest. Oh, mama, don’t ease into the night just yet, Still, sing those songs of redemption, You have taught me to embrace nature, Don’t leave my hand yet. December 29, 2024.

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Date: 1/20/2025 4:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Sara K
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Date: 1/23/2025 2:25:00 AM
Thank you, Sara K. I'm honoured.
Date: 1/1/2025 11:43:00 AM
Dear Thompson, your poignant poem is filled with sad beauty. Such a heartfelt plea "Oh, mama, don’t ease into the night just yet ", "Don’t leave my hand yet." A deeply moving piece of love, admiration and appreciation... and not wanting to let go. Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan
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Date: 1/2/2025 5:25:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. I'm honoured. It's indeed a poem poured from the recess of my heart.
Date: 12/31/2024 2:35:00 AM
Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this. May God bless you with a prosperous New Year.
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Date: 1/2/2025 5:26:00 AM
Thank you, Beata. I'm honoured.

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