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NOTES on this Metamodern verse:

Oenomel refers to a blend of wine and honey (of Greek origin), but it also carries a literary meaning—something that combines strength and sweetness.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) – Passed almost exclusively from the mother to offspring through the egg, mtDNA plays a crucial role in cellular energy production. It is often used in genetic tracing and inheritance studies.

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a practiced smile on her face a mother’s oenomel breath puffs wind under gossamer wings reminiscent of the translucent wings of green lacewings— mistaken for a pest, but beneficial— to strike out and explore a thorny world resisting the siren call of spring’s scent turning their heads with songs of love emerging personalities unravel the cocoon spun in love as naiveté fragmentises into bluster a mother unobtrusively dries tears desiring a moral code of empathy towards all the sweet fragrance of pride a tantalising selection between intrinsic values and natural curiosity— concomitant heartbeat tempos to dog-eared sheet music of ambition culminating in Life’s crescendo natural selection, be damned as recalcitrant offspring echoes eons of mitochondrial resilience

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2025 8:26:00 PM

This is such elegant writing, Suzette. Just happened to see this whole perusing one of Brian's winner lists

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/27/2025 8:40:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I think my poetry has turned a corner, but still maintain my distinctive voice (I hope).

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/27/2025 12:55:00 PM

Your "Oenomel" is a creative write and picture. Love Both.... "Good Luck" Have a wonderful Sunday writing away.........

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/27/2025 8:41:00 PM

Thank you, Paula :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/23/2025 10:48:00 AM

Dear Suzette, I relish your use of lush imagery and metaphor in your beautiful poem. The rich yet tender tone of this piece captures both the joys and challenges of mothering children with poetic finesse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/24/2025 9:18:00 AM

Thank you for this kind comment, Susan :)

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/23/2025 8:42:00 AM

Beautiful Su, the image is very fitting to accompany your poem. I read so much about nutrition and the whole life benefits of breastfeeding. As I'd read about exposing myself to the bugs in the pre-school before my daughter joined to protect her from picking everything up, I ensured I played with her on the floor there during the settle in days so I could develop antibodies and pass them on through breast milk lol. I'm not sure I'm even the same person who now buys them coca cola :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/23/2025 9:35:00 AM

Lol

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/23/2025 9:31:00 AM

When my Mum babysat my pre-school children for a weekend (my husband and I had to attend a function), I was shocked that my son asked for ice-cream for breakfast! I was on the phone to my mother in a flash. She said that it was full-cream milk ice-cream. If we had asked for it in our youth, we would have been sent to our rooms with a scolding ...

Ink Empress

Date: 4/23/2025 4:11:00 AM

Dear suzette, “ a practised smile” thats exactly what we as mothers are fluent at, as no matter what we go through we keep things stable and sane for our children or our child. As a mother lately i feel this, seeing my son no longer a toddler and having to accept changes, finding that balance and understanding, while remaining empathetic too, its never an easy journey. I really love the picture and how youv written “ a tantalising selection between intrinsic values and natural curiosity— ” profound write. Pleasure reading your poem. Sending you light always

Suzette Richards
Date: 4/23/2025 4:19:00 AM

The journey has just begun for you, Ink. It is both wonderous and frustrating - enjoy it :) Hugs to both