Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Mother Knows

I can still feel my mother's hand,

A lifetime now ago.

It seems it was but yesterday,

Oh how I miss her so.

But there are days when she is with me,

When I need her, mother knows.









Entry for
When line SIX is a perfect FIX. Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One.
17/6/18. Placed 2nd.

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Eve Roper June 23, 2018 at 8:56 PM Congratulations on your great win, Gary, beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`* Gary Smith June 24, 2018 at 7:22 PM Thank you Eve :)

Susan Ashley June 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM A beautifully expressed, tender yet poignant poem, Gary. Nothing compares to a mother's love. Oh, I miss my Mom dearly.. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Gary Smith June 23, 2018 at 4:12 PM Thank you Susan :)

Sylvia Coulstock June 23, 2018 at 3:49 AM Gary this is lovely.A very sweet tribute to your mother who is always with you,as she lives on in your mind and heart. Gary Smith June 23, 2018 at 5:57 AM Thank you Sylvia :)

Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 8:50 PM Congratulations on your win! I miss mine every day. Well done. Gary Smith June 23, 2018 at 8:43 AM Thank you Susan :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 20, 2018 at 6:52 PM - A skilled and great 6 line poem, from you Gary :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :) Gary Smith June 21, 2018 at 5:58 AM Thank you Anne-Lise :)

Silent One June 20, 2018 at 3:49 PM No one can ever replace a mother... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gary Smith June 20, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thank you Silent One :)

Mick Talbot June 19, 2018 at 7:33 PM Yep, I thinks so too, definitely a winner in my book! Mick Gary Smith June 19, 2018 at 7:35 PM Thank you Mick :)

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2018 at 5:30 PM this is so beautiful, Gary. Silent One will love it too, I am sure. Gary Smith June 17, 2018 at 5:41 PM Thank you Andrea :)