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My mum 90 yrs old and still sharp!

In open playing fields on muddy ground,
little fight amongst us children abound.

Petty things would spark arguments to fight,
sans reason so hard to say who was right.

Friends suddenly stop talking, walk away,
forget all and play together next day.

Sad with torrential tears some may hurry,
to doting mums to seek sanctuary.

A loving hug, a kiss would quickly cure,
thrown with some loving lisps to just ensure.

Years roll by and age races past our mind,
warmth of her love is never left behind.

Decades since those quarrels on playing field,
even now in trouble I seek her shield.

Wisest of men, bravest in history,
in hard times have sought mum’s sanctuary!

At age sixty at life’s eddy current,
still seek wise light of my only parent!

2nd placement
‘Sanctuary‘ Couplet poetry contest
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Written 16/08/2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 8/23/2020 3:25:00 PM
Back with Cheers, Krish, for your win in the contest with your poignant tribute to mum! Nice! Home and Hearth, Gershon
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 8/23/2020 9:34:00 PM
Thanks my friend! Congrats to you too on your wonderful write!
Date: 8/22/2020 5:51:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to your mum.. they are truly a great sanctuary... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 8/22/2020 6:22:00 AM
Thanks SO! I am delighted with the placement! Great contest with excellent poems! Thanks for organising!
Date: 8/21/2020 10:26:00 AM
Krish, an amazing tribute to your mum, and to that sanctuary we all desire of a mother's undying love. Well spoken, I like where you took the sanctuary theme. Very inspiring. Enjoy every second you can with her, what a gift! ~ John
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John Watt
Date: 8/22/2020 5:09:00 PM
You and I are the same age, my friend (60). Your mum looks really good for 90. I lost mine 3 years ago now, thus my encouragement to enjoy her while you can. Ask her stories about her past, what her dream career would have been, how she chose names for her children, what her favourite ice cream was when she was a girl. She will love the attention and you will love the history. Best ~ John
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 8/21/2020 11:29:00 AM
Thanks very much John! My mum as seen in the photo is 90 and still full of life.Still cooks and a keen Gardner! May god keep her that way!
Date: 8/18/2020 5:57:00 PM
Mum's the best. Nothing like her wise counsel and her loving arms. Great tribute, Krish! G.L. in the contest! Moonbeams and Magic, Gershon
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 8/19/2020 12:03:00 AM
Thanks Gershon. Truly owe her a lot for what I have achieved in my life. A quiet, patient wise pillar of strength!
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