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Missing Mother - Life of Regrets

Lost my mother when young Wished I listened to her words She would often tell me, "Skills I know would be lost Help me in household work Post wedding you will need these skills" I never needed to her words Now every job seems tough to do When young, my clothes would be spotless, Now clothes I scrub endlessly, dirt doesn't go Her delicious food, I still miss Now when my son tells mom your food is not good I regret not listening to her words I regret not noting down her tips, her tricks Those recipes so tempting We seldom live with foresight Thinking endless is our life But suddenly miseries strike We're left helplessly struck, Sudden lighting striking us Imbibe skills from others while they're there willing to tell Tomorrow is unknown Otherwise life of regret you will live Every moment of existence, tormenting. ~~~~~ 11.06.2021 For lipogram poem contest, Emile Pinet Character omitted - A No "A" checked at PS grammar checker Winner 9th position

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/1/2021 1:36:00 AM

Yeah, some lessons we learn only over time, Rama, nice work, congratulations:)

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 7/1/2021 3:53:00 AM

Thanks

Aniruddha Pathak

Date: 6/30/2021 10:37:00 PM

Yes indeed, we often remember the words of our parents that we failed to heed that time, your poem does ring such a bell. Congrats for a fine placement.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 7/1/2021 3:53:00 AM

Thanks

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/30/2021 10:00:00 PM

Tormenting Gives a depth. Congratulations!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 7/1/2021 3:52:00 AM

Thanks

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/30/2021 8:23:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of my Mom. We praise the Lord for giving us mothers... like your Mom and my Mama. God bless you.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 7/1/2021 3:52:00 AM

Thanks. True. Mothers are. Indeed blessings of God. Take care, God bless

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/30/2021 12:54:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Life is filled with regrets. Hang on to the wonderful memories and let the others go. There are many family recipes I wish I had. The are long gone. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/30/2021 5:15:00 PM

Thanks Paula. Take care, God bless!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2021 12:17:00 PM

A poem many of us can relate to for not listening to advice from others and we end up leaning the hard way ourselves, many congrats on your win Rama:-) hugs Jan xx

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/30/2021 5:14:00 PM

Thanks Jan and same to you too. Take care, God bless!

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/30/2021 11:43:00 AM

Congratulations Rama! Your tender poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, this contest had 46 poems entered, and your poem rose to the top ten, you should be proud of your placement my friend, great work, Emile.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/30/2021 5:13:00 PM

I can't believe it placed. It is an honour to be placed as the contest had 46 entries. A big boost to my self confidence. Thanks for the placement and also for the soup mail. Take care, God bless!

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/11/2021 3:06:00 PM

There is somethings precious lost to our hearts and lives at the passing of a mother. But please remember, you maybe did not treasure the wisdom that speaks to you now back when it was uttered, but you treasure and embrace it now. Your child too will see all that you so lovingly try to impart as well, maybe later, but truly, that is often the case. You too are a legacy. Just look at this lovely poem, it is beautiful! You have honored your mother with this touching poem. God bless you Rama <3

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/12/2021 4:13:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful comments :) Take care, God bless!