Mom

MOM

christmas morn – she’s up
prestodigitating appetite
only one soul before
the largest package under the tree
shredded carelessly

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bangalee Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 4:16 AM
beautiful Tanka on MOM
Yvonne Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Was that you trying to open the largest package under the tree Daver. You did leave it open to interpretation. I have the most adorable image in mind.
Kendrick Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 4:26 AM
I wonder who opened that package? Great one to creative questions..Enjoyed reading..Thanks for the visit to my page..Doris is okay so far..Sara
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 7:42 AM
A tribute in a classic style, daver, Merry Christmas
Dietrich Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 1:11 AM
You little rascal under the tree, Daver!! cute lovely tribute to your mom.
A   Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Hello Daver, one of my all time favorite poet.... I like this and this morning, I made pancakes, not under a tree. A wonderful poem, hope you are well. Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
Onclaud Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 2:11 PM
voracious write much like the theme, daver... love the cryptic inages.. have a glorious holiday!.. huggs
Thajudeen Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 10:31 AM
Mom,a great.A nice theme.Regards. -Safa
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