Mother

A schoolroom
of my childhood
my mother's heart

 My shy adolescence
her tender warmth
purified

My present success
her new pride
glorified

For Francine’s, ‘Senryu for mom’ contest

mothersenryu

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Dr Hitendra Mehta

May 9, 2011 at 1:22 AM

Many congrats Tahera for coveted big win in Francine's contest with imagination at its best in this one. Was away hence bit late in wishing/responding. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Sara Kendrick

May 7, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Creative win...Congrats..Sara

Michael J. Falotico

May 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Lovey and sweet write !!!! great to be in the same list as you!!!

Jack Horne

May 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

Many congratulations on your win, Tahera : )

Carol Sunshine Brown

May 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Congratulations Tahera on your win in Francine's contest "Senryu For Mother". Love, Carol

John Freeman

May 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Tahera, Great to see you in the top five. Congratulations on your succes with this honored presentation. Agape, Moses

Wilma Neels

May 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

Hey there Tahera, congratulations on your win in Francine's contest ;-)

Dr.Ram Mehta

May 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

Cogratulations on the fifth place win in the contest, Tahera

Kash Poet

May 4, 2011 at 2:47 AM

Many Congrats Tahera on your win-kash

Andrea Dietrich

May 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Wonderful poems and win, Tahera. Congratulations.

Nette Onclaud

May 3, 2011 at 10:53 PM

soo moving, tahera... congrats on the big win! :) huggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

May 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Congrats Tahera on your big win in Francine's contest with this wonderful entry on Mom.. tender and touching qualities luv..enjoy..

Francine Roberts

May 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

beautiful senryus Tahera, congrats on your fifth place win in the contest

Andrea Dietrich

April 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM

So sweet, Tahera. this is the first I came across this particular contest. I am so out of it these days!! I better get on the ball. WEll, I think you did an amazing job for the contest. LUv, andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

April 25, 2011 at 2:51 PM

It's so nice you were able to make her proud, Tahera. A heart-warming entry for Francine's contest. Best wishes for success. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

April 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Reads like a winner to me..I know that your mother will appreciate the honor and praise that you give her...Thanks for stopping by and the kind review of my work...Sara

Nette Onclaud

April 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

absolutely engaging, tahera... winning wishes to you! likey, likey this! :) huggs, nette

Francine Roberts

April 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

thank you for entering my contest Tahera

Kash Poet

April 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM

EXcellent write on your mother Tahera.Enjoyed---kash

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

April 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

Sensitive tribute to your Mother Tahera dear friend.. lovely words of your precious appreciation for her presence in your life.. missing my own Mother so very much.. good luck in the contest luv..

Mother

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