Senryu For Mama

memories of love
and family loyalty
mama’s legacy

honoring her by
passing that devotion on
to her descendants

mama’s legacy
reflected in the faces
of great grandchildren

4/26/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 1:28 AM
Many congrats Joyce 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
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Creative win..Congrats..Sara
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in Francine's contest "Senryu For Mother". Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Joyce, Great to see you in the winner's circle. Congratulations on your success with this honored presentation. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on the tenth place win in the contest, Joyce
Poet Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Congrats Joyce on your win--kashinath
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Joyce, this set was very nice. Congrats on the winners circle. YOu must have a special family.
Onclaud Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 11:05 PM
truly a joy to read, joyce.. my sweet cheers for the big win!:) huggs, nette
Sweetheart Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Congrats Joyce on your super win in Francine's contest with this tender and touching tribute to Mom.. enjoy luv ...
Mannan Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Such a great legacy. Many warm congrats for this win.
Long Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM
congratulations on your win..cory
Roberts Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM
congrats on your 10th place win in the contest Joyce with this lovely set of senryus
Poet Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Wonderful Senryu for mama,Joyce.Best wishes--kashinath
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