Rama Balasubramanian Poet Free verse

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.
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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 July 1, 2021 at 1:36 AM Yeah, some lessons we learn only over time, Rama, nice work, congratulations:) Rama Balasubramanian July 1, 2021 at 3:53 AM Thanks

Aniruddha Pathak June 30, 2021 at 10:37 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 July 1, 2021 at 3:53 AM Thanks

Christuraj Alex June 30, 2021 at 10:00 PM Tormenting Gives a depth. Congratulations! Rama Balasubramanian July 1, 2021 at 3:52 AM Thanks

Beata Agustin June 30, 2021 at 8:23 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 July 1, 2021 at 3:52 AM Thanks. True. Mothers are. Indeed blessings of God. Take care, God bless

Paula Goldsmith June 30, 2021 at 12:54 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 June 30, 2021 at 5:15 PM Thanks Paula. Take care, God bless!

Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 12:17 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 June 30, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thanks Jan and same to you too. Take care, God bless!

Emile Pinet June 30, 2021 at 11:43 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 June 30, 2021 at 5:13 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 June 11, 2021 at 3:06 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 June 12, 2021 at 4:13 AM Thanks for your wonderful comments :) Take care, God bless!