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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

Date: 6/23/2018 8:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your great win, Gary, beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`*

Gary Smith
Date: 6/24/2018 7:22:00 PM

Thank you Eve :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/23/2018 3:57:00 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
Date: 6/23/2018 4:12:00 PM

Thank you Susan :)

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/23/2018 3:49:00 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
Date: 6/23/2018 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Sylvia :)

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/22/2018 8:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! I miss mine every day. Well done.

Gary Smith
Date: 6/23/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Susan :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/20/2018 6:52:00 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
Date: 6/21/2018 5:58:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise :)