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MOTHER

whispers calm the night 
g  e  n  t  l  e  hands that  g u i d e   my way ~
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cradled in your heart 
loving bond there’s no other ~
tender thanks         m
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Duke Beaufort Date: 5/16/2025 2:05:00 PM Anaya, yes....the way you've honored your mom is pretty special. It's a pleasure to see something like this. Smiles!! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/16/2025 2:11:00 PM :D see how it clashes (red on red)! The water color painting i did in 2009 ~ added are the photos in the painting. My family says i paint similar, Frida . Ty for visiting, DB!

Duke Beaufort Date: 5/13/2025 6:06:00 PM Anaya, this is beautifully done. Really wonderful. We owe a lot to our parents and especially our mom. Is that an actual picture of yours? Smiles! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/16/2025 12:17:00 PM I posted more today of her! I Am Anaya Date: 5/16/2025 11:16:00 AM Yes! I was a preteen and i took the picture of Her, she made me, haha! It was Christmas and she wanted pictures in costume, i left her hands out, she was holding castanets! She was angry at me. haha. It's in color of course, red and white polka dots, but I posted it in black and white because her hair is dyed an bright auburn red and it clashes with the costume. (laughing). You gave me an idea ~ TY, DB

Jay Narain Date: 5/12/2025 12:19:00 PM Nice tribute to Mom. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/12/2025 4:25:00 PM Ty, Jay! ~ xhugs

Sotto Poet Date: 5/12/2025 11:05:00 AM It is very wonderful; I hope you presented it to your mom, dear Anaya. With its soothing imagery of nurturing hands and a protective spirit, your haiku soothes the spirit. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/12/2025 4:25:00 PM She knows, i text the links to my sis and she shows her ;D Ty, DR SP. Hope you had a nice Mother's Day ~ xhugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/12/2025 7:05:00 AM Dearest Anaya, your poem is a lullaby for the soul-those “gentle hands” and guardian heart, how your love quietly lights the dark. I sense your gratitude, the warmth of being cradled in a bond that’s both fierce and soft. Such honest tenderness, Anaya, your words are a gentle place to rest, and I’m grateful for you, always. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/12/2025 10:46:00 AM My mother and I had peace talks through our letters (she didn't text years ago) which began as just how are you, led me to strengthen my writing, forming poems which rhymed she loved. Eventually asking for forgiveness for silly rebelling-- and a stubborn youth, healing over some of the ruff spots. It must be why i'm a happier daughter and because of her, i write poetry. I encourage anyone who hasn't spoken with a family member to do so, follow the steps of AA it's one method, whether alcoholic, addict or not. Ty Daniel, your reviews, compliments and as a friend most important to me, and your therapeutic insights! Love & peace be with you ~

Tom Woody Date: 5/11/2025 4:21:00 PM Wow what a gorgeous woman. I'm glad you're close. I wasn't with my mom as an adult but I have decent childhood memories. Nice use of form Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/11/2025 9:42:00 PM Sorry to hear it. We must talk about these things, remind others to ask for forgiveness before it's too late. Even if its the smallest mistake, it opens up healing doors. Ty

Paige Hind Date: 5/11/2025 1:04:00 PM You are very blessed. Beautiful poem - Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/11/2025 2:24:00 PM Five sisters, my mom the youngest! Ty, cheers to you & yours Paige dear~ Xhugs! Paige Hind Date: 5/11/2025 1:37:00 PM Wow, now that's old, lol. Best to your new niece, your whole family. <3 I Am Anaya Date: 5/11/2025 1:09:00 PM Paige, I am! I still have my mother and am waiting for my sis to send a pic of her today as my niece is about to join them, i'll post as soon as she text's it. umm her oldest sis (my aunt) is 98!!!!!

CayCay Jennings Date: 5/11/2025 1:03:00 PM This is so beautiful, I hope you gifted it to your mother?? I wonder if Mothers of poets ever tire of our poetic gift-tributes. I've written so many for my Moma (how I spell it) in my life. I noticed a lot of poets are doing the spacey letter thing. I've also noticed I am confused because I was recently told by a poet I trust that Haikus are meant to be about nature only. I have tarried here overly long and written too much ... CayCay Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/11/2025 3:10:00 PM ten years we wrote , mailed our daily 'things to do' mine turned into a sort of AA 12 step, as she was getting older, i told her how much i appreciated her and love her, and eventually asked her to forgive me for the things i did that i could remember, it became poetic especially on holidays. The letters ended just last year but i kept every letter she sent me. I Am Anaya Date: 5/11/2025 3:01:00 PM Did that, CC texted it! ha. Oh, we are a crew of dancers, folklore she (flamenco, Mexican dance etc. instructor) professional beautician, she worked for "The Hair Pin" her contributions later; she retired from Admissions and Records @ the CSUN University--and she deserves to be honored absolutely!! In my case, i just began poetry writing a couple years ago, its an overwhelming experience for my mother, she can't get enough. This is true, Nature is the most famous Haiku subject, including depictions of plants, animals, and the changing of the seasons. But this little trending thingy, is for fun and not in a contest so it's fun, fun, fun! No, no I enjoyed your company today ~ Xhugs