Notes About The Poem

Published in Three Line Poetry, Issue #34, Prolific Press

Missing Mom

Flowers placed on grave

showing attempts to connect

lost without my mom


Written 2015
Placed 10th in SKAT Flower Contest Theme sponsored by SKAT A
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Makama Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 12:33 PM
Wisdom and arts hug as twins in between your lines. A wonderful 7
Gentry Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 11:47 AM
What an awesome comment. Thank you!
Garg Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 6:18 AM
I am still connected.........for I know..........I am no better than her copy.......### I can relate myself to her now, when she is no more with me (physically)..
Gentry Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 2:58 PM
Thank you so much for this Archana. I am slowly realizing she is always with me as I see and hear her more each day in things I say and do :) You have a great way of expressing and this helped me today. Thanks.
Carmack Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 2:48 PM
Effective poem. I am blessed to still have my parents and these kind of poems remind me of just how lucky I am. Congrats on your win.
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Thank you for your kind words.
Sietesantos Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 11:20 PM
An excellent but very sad piece that touched my heart! Dear Susan, congratulations on your win! Pandita
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:31 AM
Thank you. Very kind of you to read and comment.
Haight Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 4:59 PM
Susan, congratulations on your win and placement in Skat's 'Flower' Old Poems contest. Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Thanks Sandra!
Lindley Avatar
December 26, 2015 at 9:28 AM
So sad, beautiful, meaningful and a reminder that we will lose those we love just as we will one day follow! Congrats on your win!!
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Robert! Yes, it's the process and you never know. Have a safe and Happy New Year with family and friends!
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December 25, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Hi Susan, Congrats on your flower win. Love Linda
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Thank you Linda! Very kind.
A  Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 8:19 PM
SUSAN, Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting the Skat Flower Contest theme. :) Stop by and enjoy the flowers on Skat's Latest blog. "Sounds Like A Yes :)" You might pick a flower or two. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Thank you SKAT for all you do.
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 4:39 PM
Sorry your mom is gone, Susan. Good luck in this contest.
Gentry Avatar
December 27, 2015 at 9:19 AM
Thank you, Andrea. Hugs...
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