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So Hard To Let Go

her sons first school day
she then waves him off smiling ~
whilst holding back tears





Written 31st May 2019
Writing challenge 5, May 2019, senyru poetry contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2019

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June 29, 2019 at 1:44 PM

Your thoughts tug at my heart. Letting go is very difficult, especially between mother and child. Congratulations Tom. This poem is climbing the Chart of Best Poems. ~ Brandy

June 29, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Thank you very much Brandy, a very emotional time for moms letting go for the first time. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

June 13, 2019 at 3:25 AM

What a beautiful rendition of the so special and unique bond mother and child! You have captured the finest feelings with the finest of your words! A wonderful read, Tom! A great pleasure to read your poetry.. my deepest regards and blessings. A FAV.

June 13, 2019 at 9:02 AM

Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you liked it. I hope you are we'll. Tom.

June 10, 2019 at 10:33 PM

Wow this made me remember how it was when my kids went off to school! More traumatic to the parent than the child at times I believe!;) oh I see congrats are in order!;)

June 11, 2019 at 4:53 AM

Thank you Brenda, for the kids it was a new adventure but sad for the moms letting go for the first time. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

June 10, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Back here with congratulations. Can't do much else here today. I am SO behind!!

June 11, 2019 at 4:51 AM

Thanks Andrea, sometimes we have those kind of days where there aren't enough hours. Tom

June 10, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Ohhh, such a sweet Senyru Tom, brings back many memories too! Congrats on your win Tom, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

June 11, 2019 at 4:49 AM

Thank you very much Ann, definitely an emotional time for moms and even the children. Tom

Constance La France

June 10, 2019 at 11:07 AM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful Senryu and I love the image too!

June 10, 2019 at 12:46 PM

Thank you very much Constance and also for hosting the contest. Tom

June 10, 2019 at 9:22 AM

Perfect. Well written Tom :)

June 10, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Thank you very much Heidi, Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

June 4, 2019 at 3:52 PM

This write reminds me of myself when I took Ricky for his first day of school - but once i kissed him (for the first and last time) in front of his school mates to be, told him to make a friend - he did and they both proudly came to show each other off to their respective mums at hometime! Good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jennifer.

June 10, 2019 at 8:37 AM

Thank you Jennifer, sorry for late reply. Glad all was ok for him, I remember my first day, I wasn't impressed lol. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

June 3, 2019 at 6:05 AM

What a tender historic moment inscribed in the soul of both mother and child ! Beautifully captured dearest, Tom! Excellently done!

June 3, 2019 at 8:16 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios. Tom

June 2, 2019 at 7:59 AM

Many a mum been there... nice one Tom

June 2, 2019 at 1:37 PM

Thanks S.O., yes it's an emotional time for many moms. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 1, 2019 at 5:24 PM

Hello Tom, yes it would be hard to let go. have a nice evening my friend.

June 2, 2019 at 4:15 AM

Thank you Darlene. Tom

June 1, 2019 at 4:23 PM

ohh, so true; the slight anxiety of separation... in kinder, i was the one who cried looking for mom... fabulous senryu, tom! my trip was great; how about you?... huggs

June 2, 2019 at 4:14 AM

Thanks nette, had a great time but it went to quick. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

June 1, 2019 at 4:07 PM

ah, poignant and true, for sure, Tom. Good luck in Dear Heart's contest.

June 1, 2019 at 4:14 PM

Thank you Caren, its an emotional time for moms to let go when their child starts school for the first time. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

June 1, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Poignant scene with a sweet picture!

June 1, 2019 at 2:06 PM

Thank you Andrea , loved yours with a strong message. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

June 1, 2019 at 12:32 PM

I bet there are lots of mothers who do this, Tom. (I think mine was glad to send me off to school. LOL) A very sweet and touching senryu. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

June 1, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Thanks Carolyn, haha, I bet she missed you really. Tom

June 1, 2019 at 7:20 AM

Hi Tm: I remember those days, Best of luck in the contest!

June 1, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Thank you Ralph.

Timothy Mcguire

May 31, 2019 at 11:49 PM

i remember it so well 43 years ago!

June 1, 2019 at 12:28 AM

Those memorable days stay with you forever.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

May 31, 2019 at 6:53 PM

Touching Tom

May 31, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Thank you Allen.

May 31, 2019 at 3:35 PM

We both wrote about a mother and child, Tom! Quite an emotional moment! Regards // paul

May 31, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Thank you Paul, young children and mothers always bring emotions to the surface especially when they're separated for the first time. Was only thinking today of my first day at school, I didn't enjoy it lol. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 31, 2019 at 3:03 PM

- I remember that feeling ... lovely written, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :)

May 31, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Thanks Anne, a very emotional time for mothers letting their babies out of their sight for the first time. Tom

Swetha Vangaveti

May 31, 2019 at 8:10 AM

I'm running to my mom now to ask how she felt on my first day of school. Wohoooo ??

May 31, 2019 at 12:19 PM

Thank you Swetha, will she tell you or will she keep it a secret how she felt on the day. Tom

May 31, 2019 at 7:00 AM

Your poem brought back memories of those first days for our kids..so well written, Tom. All the best.

May 31, 2019 at 12:18 PM

Thank you Vijay, it can be an emotional time for moms, they have to put on a brave face. Tom.

May 31, 2019 at 5:38 AM

A poem many can relate to Tom, beautifully penned:-) hugs Jan xx

May 31, 2019 at 5:40 AM

Thank you Jan, hope your feeling better. Tom

May 31, 2019 at 5:28 AM

Lovely, Tom.

May 31, 2019 at 5:39 AM

Thank You Line. Tom

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