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My Only Child

he was my dear son no one left to call me Mum was my only child... 1st January 2020 Contest Name: Senryu on Mother | Sponsor: Jenish Somadas HONORABLE MENTION Contest Strand Pick H Sponsor Brian Strand N/A

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/26/2021 5:52:00 PM

Still as potent and painful as the first time I read it, Ann. Powerful ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/3/2021 9:55:00 AM

Bless you sweet friend. With hugs from Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/13/2020 7:59:00 PM

Your pain is expressed in the most subtle and deep manner. poetry hugs going out to you, dear Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/14/2020 11:59:00 AM

Thank you so much for your hugs Line, my son was a wonderful hugger, bless him... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/11/2020 7:13:00 AM

I am very sad for you. It hurts. Kind wishes to you, Kai

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/11/2020 8:01:00 AM

Yes it really does hurt Kai and I thank you so much for your kind wishes, they mean a lot. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2020 3:28:00 PM

Ann I am sad for you that he passed. I was reading comments below and that you are sad not to be called Mum again. Believe this. He is watching down on you and thinking Mum how much I love you.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/11/2020 2:36:00 AM

Oh bless you dear Andrea and I thank you for your uplifting message. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/9/2020 7:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Jenish' contest. Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/10/2020 11:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve for your congratulations. I hope you are well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/9/2020 12:32:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this wonderful senryu in my contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/9/2020 2:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Jenish for your lovely comment and my placement in your contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/5/2020 10:13:00 PM

Dear Ann, Know that you are in my prayers daily. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I am thrilled you are back! I missed you. Caren

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/6/2020 5:28:00 AM

Bless you for your kindness dear Caren, I am finding solace in writing again as it takes me to a calmer place, and the words and thoughts from my special PS friends have helped me so much. Thank you and please take care of yourself too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/3/2020 12:34:00 PM

Dearest Ann~ Beautiful Senryu!! We all prayed for you, Ann and still are. And hello, fellow Pisces! When is your BIRTHDAY? Mine in March 13th. My daughter is a Pisces also. Her birthday is March 10th. Keep on writing, Ann We need more poets of the heart here. You remind us that our humanity trumps wit and imagery, being on best list and collecting trophies. Love you, Ann~Sister of My Soul! Panagiota xoxo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/6/2020 5:25:00 AM

Once again your inspiring and beautiful words give me comfort, thank you dear Panagiota x Pisces wow ~ that is why we have that connection ~ both Pisceans, mine is 6th March and true to type I prefer to live in my own World rather that this one! Frank also was born on the 17th March, although his ascending sign was Gemini and he had a lot of the Gemini traits, bless him. We will have to have a virtual party in March!! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/2/2020 7:08:00 AM

Words tug the heart--pain so simply but elegantly explained. This poem wins!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/2/2020 3:01:00 PM

Bless you dear Vijay your words always comfort me dear friend and I thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/2/2020 5:52:00 AM

We all feel your pain Ann, life can certainly be very cruel at times. It's lovely to see you back writing again, I hope it brings you peace. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/2/2020 2:59:00 PM

Many thanks Tom, despite having bad days I am finding solace in writing things down and sometimes by entering contests it helps to concentrate my mind. Your kind comments are also a great comfort and I appreciate them Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/1/2020 9:28:00 PM

I am also glad to see you writing Ann. Beacause, I know how it can be so healing and are very survival. You have been through the deepest pain. Bless you. Good night :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/2/2020 3:15:00 AM

Bless you dear Heidi. On new years day I was alone writing most of the day and at the end of the day I felt so relaxed, it seemed to numb my deepest pain and felt so cathartic. Today I need to return to reality! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2020 6:24:00 PM

I'm so glad you are writing again my friend, a heartbreaking senryu - I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child of any age:-( thinking of you Ann, hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/1/2020 6:44:00 PM

Today I have not stopped writing as I feel it takes me to a calmer place. Thank you dearest Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/1/2020 6:23:00 PM

So very sad...well written senryu

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/3/2020 4:20:00 PM

Sorry for your loss, sweet lady. After 3 live births and 6 live grands, my one daughter had an ectopic pregnancy. (Recently) Messes with the mind yet I am grateful for many blessings. My heart goes out to you. May God comfort you.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/1/2020 6:46:00 PM

Thank you Kim, though it breaks my heart to know I will never be called Mum again. With kindest thoughts Ann xx