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Mother's Voice

Hush, my dear mother, say no more (Shut up your criticizing, out the door) I know you love me, want my best, (You’re putting my temper to an acid test) I’m trying Jenny Craig, I know I’ll win (Your suggestions are tantamount to starvation sin!) Hush, my dear mother, say no more.

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Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 10/21/2017 5:51:00 PM

You are still her little girl and always will be. Mothers can be nicely....over protective. Am sure she cares so much for you but i can understand your frustration. Well constructed poem.

Karen Edwards-Gregory

Date: 9/25/2017 7:36:00 PM

quiet interesting poem. Sometimes the frustration really takes center stage.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/22/2017 5:31:00 PM

Very riveting and forthright poem, Sunlite. The dynamic, dialogue interplay is creatively brilliant. I love the Jenny Craig call and response lines. Superb poetry, dear. Star bright write. Instant fave for sure. Love and hugs always.

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/22/2017 6:35:00 PM

Thank you for reading this, Freddie, and leaving such nice comments!

Maria Williams

Date: 9/20/2017 1:56:00 AM

Yes, this sounds like a mother and daughter I know, say no more. Lol Love the poem Sunlite, a bitter ,sweet relationship is what I share too...Maria

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/20/2017 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for reading and sharing!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/18/2017 8:52:00 PM

Smiling with tension...nice pc, Sunlite

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:40:00 AM

It's sort of bittersweet, I guess. Thank you!

Silent One

Date: 9/18/2017 8:05:00 AM

Well written personal poem..

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:48:00 AM

Not too personal, Silent One. But very common to mothers and daughters.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/17/2017 7:33:00 PM

Your poem is awesome Sunlite! Very deep and thought provoking. I love your concept and your content. SO wonderful on so many levels. I love the rhyme and the tinge of wicked humor... I truly enjoyed your poem this evening! :)

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:48:00 AM

Thank you for your insight, Susan.

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/17/2017 4:52:00 PM

Yes, mothers do care a lot for their children, so much so they sometimes tend to get too involved with their lives and decision making! I'm sure she only has the child's best wishes at heart! I say this as I don't know if this poem is about you, and to say it is could be offensive, I'm not one to hurt people! I really enjoyed reading your very descriptive and back and forth thought process poem this afternoon! What a grandiose piece, Such Awesome Work!!

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/17/2017 2:56:00 PM

Hello Sunlite, It's Mr. "ME" here. (And thanks for your recent comment on my latest poem!!) I agree with Eileen, relationships between Mother and Daughter can be complicated at times. I do sympathize for sure. Best of Luck!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:50:00 AM

Yes, they can be complicated, but after a while, they get sweet.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/17/2017 12:49:00 PM

Wow!! Sunlite, i love the way you form this poem... amazing, but I feel the emotional pain ~`* Eve

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:51:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Just "light" emotional pain.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/17/2017 12:39:00 PM

Wow! This is so deep, Sunlite. The reality is often very different than what it appears to be. The way you wrote this is superb. Mother/daughter relationships are complicated at times.

Sunlite Wanter
Date: 9/19/2017 11:56:00 AM

Thank you for your very astute observations.