Barbara Gorelick Poet Senryu

My Mother's Life

born on foreign soil
she came through Ellis Island
American dream

she never had much
worked from sun-up to sun-down
wanting more for me

dying much too young
wishing I could say once more
"Mother, I love you"



For the Senryu for Mother contest

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Dr Hitendra Mehta May 9, 2011 at 1:29 AM Many congrats Barbara for coveted big win in Francine's contest with imagination at its best in this one. Was away hence bit late in wishing/responding. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Sara Kendrick May 7, 2011 at 1:01 PM Creative win..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown May 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM Congratulations Barbara on your win in Francine's contest "Senryu For Mother". Love, Carol

John Freeman May 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM Barbara, Great to see you in the winner's circle. Congratulations on your success with this honored presentation. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta May 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM Congratulations on the tenth place win in the contest, Barbara

Kash Poet May 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM Congrats Barbara on your win-kashinath

Andrea Dietrich May 3, 2011 at 11:41 PM oh, she was at Ellis Island? That is cool, Barbara. Congrats on your win. Glad I finally got to see this one.

Nette Onclaud May 3, 2011 at 11:06 PM heartwarming, barbara.. lts of cgeers for the happy win! :) huggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM Congrats BG on your winning poem to tribute Mom in Francine's contest with this tender and touching entry .. enjoy another precious win with luv..

Tahera Mannan May 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM Lovely sting BG. Many warm congrats for this win.

Francine Roberts May 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM congrats on your 10th place win with this wonderful set of senryus Barbara

Carolyn Devonshire April 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM So touching, Barbara. I don't know where your mother came from, but finding her way to America allowed her to make a better life for her family. How are the twins?? Tried to call and will call again. Love and best wishes in the contest to my fellow LNC, Carolyn

Wilma Neels April 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM A beautiful heartfelt write on your mother BG..

Francine Roberts April 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM thank you for entering my contest Barbara, soup mail