Mother Unites Family

mother's home cooked meals
                           family gathers around
                         feeding tube     last meal


1-2-2020
Contest: Senryu On Mother
Sponsor: Jenish Somadas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Neumann Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 10:58 AM
That is so sad ...
Ligon Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for your visits, Kai. Sad to think about, but sometimes the end of life brings loved ones closer as well. Poetic hugs.
Adams Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 9:06 PM
sadly portrayed... powerful image that hits the heart of the reader... best wishes in the contest Juliet... hugs
Ligon Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 1:23 AM
Thanks, Sandra. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Glad to see below just now... this is imagined. Maybe she will die a natural death!
Ligon Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 1:22 AM
Yes, she's very active and healthy for her age.
Dietrich Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 5:44 PM
omg, what a horrible thing, Juliet. But what an amazing turn . This is a marvelous example of senryu!!!
Ligon Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 1:21 AM
Thanks, Andrea.
Green Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 7:05 AM
Really sad, this picture that you create is heart breaking.
Ligon Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Thanks for your visit, Chris. Thankfully my mother is still alive and active, but there will come a dreaded time...
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