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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

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Brandy Nicole Date: 6/29/2019 1:44:00 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/29/2019 1:59:00 PM Thank you very much Brandy, a very emotional time for moms letting go for the first time. Tom

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 6/23/2019 10:08:00 PM Congratulations Tom! I can only imagine the bittersweet emotions that this day would bring. Beautifully expressed. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/24/2019 2:34:00 AM Thanks Sandra, hope alls well, have emailed you. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 6/13/2019 3:25:00 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. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/13/2019 9:02:00 AM Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you liked it. I hope you are we'll. Tom.

Brenda Chiri Date: 6/10/2019 10:33:00 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!;) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/11/2019 4:53:00 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 Date: 6/10/2019 3:42:00 PM Back here with congratulations. Can't do much else here today. I am SO behind!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/11/2019 4:51:00 AM Thanks Andrea, sometimes we have those kind of days where there aren't enough hours. Tom

Ann Gilmour Date: 6/10/2019 2:27:00 PM Ohhh, such a sweet Senyru Tom, brings back many memories too! Congrats on your win Tom, with kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/11/2019 4:49:00 AM Thank you very much Ann, definitely an emotional time for moms and even the children. Tom

Constance La France Date: 6/10/2019 11:07:00 AM Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful Senryu and I love the image too! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/10/2019 12:46:00 PM Thank you very much Constance and also for hosting the contest. Tom

Heidi Sands Date: 6/10/2019 9:22:00 AM Perfect. Well written Tom :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/10/2019 12:45:00 PM Thank you very much Heidi, Tom

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/4/2019 3:52:00 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. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/10/2019 8:37:00 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 Date: 6/3/2019 6:05:00 AM What a tender historic moment inscribed in the soul of both mother and child ! Beautifully captured dearest, Tom! Excellently done! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/3/2019 8:16:00 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. Tom

Silent One Date: 6/2/2019 7:59:00 AM Many a mum been there... nice one Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/2/2019 1:37:00 PM Thanks S.O., yes it's an emotional time for many moms. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/1/2019 5:24:00 PM Hello Tom, yes it would be hard to let go. have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/2/2019 4:15:00 AM Thank you Darlene. Tom

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/1/2019 4:23:00 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/2/2019 4:14:00 AM Thanks nette, had a great time but it went to quick. Tom

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/1/2019 4:07:00 PM ah, poignant and true, for sure, Tom. Good luck in Dear Heart's contest. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/1/2019 4:14:00 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 Date: 6/1/2019 1:46:00 PM Poignant scene with a sweet picture! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/1/2019 2:06:00 PM Thank you Andrea , loved yours with a strong message. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/1/2019 12:32:00 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/1/2019 1:07:00 PM Thanks Carolyn, haha, I bet she missed you really. Tom

Ralph Sergi Date: 6/1/2019 7:20:00 AM Hi Tm: I remember those days, Best of luck in the contest! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/1/2019 1:04:00 PM Thank you Ralph.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 5/31/2019 11:49:00 PM i remember it so well 43 years ago! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/1/2019 12:28:00 AM Those memorable days stay with you forever.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. Date: 5/31/2019 6:53:00 PM Touching Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 8:48:00 PM Thank you Allen.

Paul Callus Date: 5/31/2019 3:35:00 PM We both wrote about a mother and child, Tom! Quite an emotional moment! Regards // paul Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 4:17:00 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 Date: 5/31/2019 3:03:00 PM - I remember that feeling ... lovely written, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 4:13:00 PM Thanks Anne, a very emotional time for mothers letting their babies out of their sight for the first time. Tom

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 5/31/2019 8:10:00 AM I'm running to my mom now to ask how she felt on my first day of school. Wohoooo ?? Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 12:19:00 PM Thank you Swetha, will she tell you or will she keep it a secret how she felt on the day. Tom

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/31/2019 7:00:00 AM Your poem brought back memories of those first days for our kids..so well written, Tom. All the best. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 12:18:00 PM Thank you Vijay, it can be an emotional time for moms, they have to put on a brave face. Tom.

Jan Allison Date: 5/31/2019 5:38:00 AM A poem many can relate to Tom, beautifully penned:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 5:40:00 AM Thank you Jan, hope your feeling better. Tom

Line Gauthier Date: 5/31/2019 5:28:00 AM Lovely, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/31/2019 5:39:00 AM Thank You Line. Tom