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Mom and Daughter On Back To School

Vacation time barely began. Nothing’s more maddening than returning to school. I think it’s cruel. I just started getting a tan! Dear daughter, I know it went fast. The months come and go. They can’t last. Think of girlfriends so sweet and the boys you will meet. Your school year could be unsurpassed! Oh, Mom, tell the truth. You can’t wait. When Tommy waves bye at the gate, he’ll be out of your hair. You’ll be glad he is there in school for his teachers to hate! (No response from Mom) Aug. 28, 2022 For Francine Roberts' Back To School Poetry Contest

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Ann Peck

Date: 9/21/2022 2:53:00 PM

Oh, Andrea--Your poem is precious! Such a unique idea! I love it. Congratulations on your win!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/21/2022 6:34:00 AM

Back with big congratulations on your win Andrea! Linda

Terry Flood

Date: 9/21/2022 2:23:00 AM

Mom’s taking the fifth amendment, Andrea. The thing about children is that we all have the ability to love and enjoy them… just don’t overdo the seasoning. Congrats on your win, Andrea. Terry

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/20/2022 7:34:00 PM

Suspense-filled interesting as well as truth-revealing. Congratulations!

Jennifer Walker

Date: 9/7/2022 2:23:00 PM

Had me laughing and love the (No response from Mom).

Robert Warlov

Date: 9/1/2022 9:40:00 AM

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Bill Baker

Date: 8/31/2022 11:46:00 AM

Nice writing, Andrea. You got me to smile again, thank you. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/30/2022 12:48:00 PM

Enjoyed this one , Andrea. Love the use of the two voices. 'No response from mom' says everything. // Barry.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/30/2022 10:06:00 AM

Clever Andrea. You've captured the relationship well. LOL Linda

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/28/2022 11:27:00 PM

No response from mum. Wonder how things will evolve.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/28/2022 9:09:00 AM

Fun, Andrea. You've touched a lot of bases here. So true.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/28/2022 8:58:00 AM

Andrea, What a thoughtful way to wrap up the summer, and such a funny ending(!) I There's an honest truth to your poem 'Mom and Daughter on Back to School'. I remember those days in my new clothes. -Richard

Terry Miller

Date: 8/28/2022 8:02:00 AM

"No response from Mom" I love this poem, Andrea; it did make me laugh.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/28/2022 7:57:00 AM

I am laughing Andrea ! I love the ending No response from Mom ! You inhabited the characters so realistically here . Both Mom and daughter came alive for me ! Wonderful my friend . Sending continued prayers for Joe’s speedy recovery . Hugs to you . Susan :)