Mother

the Scottish thistle
strong , tenacious, beautiful
just like my mother




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02/01/2020
this was written to be a tattoo. 
to compliment my thistle tattoo I 
had done when my mother passed away
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Neumann Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Scots are de luxe Brits. Kind wishes, Kai
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 3:12 PM
I see it DID score high. Congratulations, Francine.
Dietrich Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 8:21 PM
I hope this scored high. It's one of the best I have read.
Roper Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations on your win in Jenish' contest. Hugs Eve
Hawkens Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 6:37 PM
Congrats on your win. Beautifully penned.
Devonshire Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 11:27 AM
It's really nice to see you here, Francine, and I hope you enjoyed nice holidays. I love the creative way you compare your mother to the thistle. Bet your tattoo makes you think of her often. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 2:51 AM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Francine:-) hugs Jan xx
Somadas Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 12:02 AM
Scottish thistle and mother beautifully connected.. Congrats on your win...
Allison Avatar
January 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM
oh what a lovely tribute to your mum , adding this to my faves its a super take on the contest theme:-) hugs Jan xx
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