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Written 12 May 2025

The Duality of Motherhood Poetry Contest

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Motherly Love and Frowns

                         Motherly Love and Frowns


Treading down the memory lane streams to my mind 
memories from far yet near, some sweet, some sour,
memories preciously shelved in the precincts of my inner sanctum;

so sweet were the mindful motherly hugs of love
	like the embrace of a divine angel 
so serene soft and self-assuring her smiles
         like the spring selfless sunshine
so delicious her warm kisses on the forehead
	that no other feel can replace,
yet interspersed at times with some harsh words
	for playing hide and seek on the sideway street;

so soft was the caress of her hands on the cheeks
	that not even a beloved can bestow
so cool and compassionate her cuddly care
         no considerate nurse can dispense
so pleasing to rest on her merciful knees
	more so after a hectic day`s fatigue,
yet interposed often times with some scowls
        for dusting my clothing or getting home late after cycle rides;	
 
 In afterthought, her love and frowns have made me the man I am.
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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hello Guptar, you have lovely memories of your mom. blessings my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Hello Guptar, You are welcome my friend. Yes Guptar that is so true. Thank you my friend. I wish you many blessings my friend. /Darlene/
Guptar Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thank you dear friend for visiting my page and for your kind wishes. Memories of mom can never be erased from our mind until we heave our last breath. Wish you a pleasant day filled with blessings.
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