Missing You, Mama

My heart was seized by grief; for days, the tears would flow.
No blow could be more shocking. My sweet Mama died
On Labor Day, September 5, two thousand five.
Precious memories of her deep love bring me a smile~~
This Labor Day, September 5 of twenty-two.


September 5, 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 6:53 AM
You never forget the day. The sad day we let go. Still hard to believe. Congratulations on your win, Janice!
La France Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Janice, such a heartbreaking poem, so sorry for your loss, but congratulations on your win in Sara's contest, blessing Constance
Kendrick Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations on being on the winners' list in my contest. I was excited to see who I had chosen to be on the winners' page myself. Way to go. Sara
Legros Kelley Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 6:54 PM
Your heartache and tribute of love for your precious mama is so edifying of who she was. This is a beautiful tribute to her memory, Hugs to you across the miles Jan <3
Canerdy Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Thanks so much, BJ. Janice
Pandit Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM
Heartfelt tribute, Janice--resonates in memories.
Canerdy Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
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