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Mother Said

My mother said for maybe, could be the sixth
Time, or was that the coming up to a higher number like twelfth
Time, to behave as I should, not like a child spoilt
Of course, that was with absolutely no warmth 

Only warmth there was from the fire that engulfed
Me, from the old rock fireplace when I occasionally traipsed 
Around in front of the hearth with many of those excerpts 
Running around in my brain, about her heart that was pierced

I never understood what momma said in my depth
Until I became a mom and said, amongst
So many things, just because I said so for the sixth
Time, mommas say so many words times eighth   

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Len Gasun September 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM I agree, my dear poet friend. So many can't understand what their mom said until they became a mom too. A beautiful and well-crafted poem. Thank you so much for sharing and Big Congrats on your win, too. God bless you always and your writings. Sara Kendrick September 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM Why, thank you, Len. I appreciate the kind review and congrats. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar September 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM I see you won. Congratulations. Sara Kendrick September 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM Thank you, Victor, for stopping by and saying congrats. Sara K

thriveni c mysore September 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM beautiful write dear poet. congratulations on your win. Sara Kendrick September 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM Why, thank you, Thriveni. I appreciate you dropping by with congratulations and a nice review. Sara K

Ink Empress September 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM So true, i feel the same as what youv said in your last lines sweet sara. Until i became a mom, i never knew… when mom said wait till i become one! Hah. Creative write. Flows well and love the picture used! Hope you are doing well. Sending you light always Sara Kendrick September 15, 2024 at 1:29 PM IE, we are okay. Doris is recovering from total knee replacement surgery. It is not easy on her nor her family. It will get well but it takes time. Thanks for dropping by with a nice review of my work. My mother said, "when the children a little they will walk on your feet and when they get grown, they will walk on your heart". Sara K

Terry Miller September 15, 2024 at 7:41 AM Very true, great poem, congratulations Sara Kendrick September 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM Thank you, Terry. I appreciate the visit and congrats. Sara K