Slipping Away

her fingers grow cold
I feel mom slipping away
beyond my warm hands
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I enjoyed reading your powerful write. I can feel your pain here. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away................
Marc Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Thanks, Paula. I’ve been revisiting these memories lately, and am finding it really helpful to write them down.
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