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Contest, "Mother's Day"
Sponsor, Benjamin Bartley
   

Mother


The years have passed since your last Mother's Day;
       to date, they've made up fifty-two long years.
With each, the memories of you replay
       how blessed I was to feel your love and cheers-
that quickly changed from happiness to tears.

Too soon you left back then- so very young-
       not seeing your small grandkids grow and shine.
Accomplishments they made- by you unsung
       as they matured, then added to our vine-
your great-grandchildren you'd have thought divine.

Although I have surpassed your age by far-
       my gratefulness stirs deep inside my heart;
those years we shared were thankfully five-star
       in transferring to me your inborn art-
fine talents as my Mother from the start.

But, I believe you know- seen from above-
       this family that sprung past your sad end,
where you look down with joyous pride and love
       on me, your daughter- to once more extend
My gratitude to you, dear Mom and friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 5:03 AM
Sandra, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Congratulations on your top win. Sandra As a mother, You spoke all.
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:25 AM
A soulful write Sandra. Sweet words for your mother and friend. Congratulations on your win! :)
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