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Visiting Mum

I caress her hand
as we start reminiscing ...
happy tears soon fall

Writing Challenge 3- March 2019 - Senryu Poetry Contest
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3/19/19

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Charlie Knowlton

April 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM

Beautiful Jan.

Panagiota Romios

March 22, 2019 at 6:07 AM

Hello Jan, you are blessed to have the chance to take care of your Mum. We had our Mum at hone with us for her last eight years. I learned a lot. Congrats! Photo is perfect. Panagiota

Jan Allison

March 22, 2019 at 7:06 AM

thanks Panagiota, she's in a carehome now but I try and visit her every day she is an amazing lady:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour

March 20, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Many congrats on your top win for your most moving Senryu Jan and wishing your dear Mum a happy life with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

March 21, 2019 at 2:34 PM

thanks Ann:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

March 20, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Loving and very touching , Jan, it's nice you are giving your mom love and comfort in her last days. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 7:25 PM

I hope shes got many more years left Eve she is in remarkable health for her age!:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

March 20, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my contest with this excellent Senryu and I love your image too ~

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 6:36 PM

Thanks so much Constance my my is an amazing lady and although her health is not so good at the moment she never complains - if I she is in pain I have to tell the staff she doesn't do it herself:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

March 20, 2019 at 3:07 PM

A truly emotional senryu, Jan. Reminds me of the hours I spent talking to mum, especially in her last years when she became bed-ridden. ~ Congratulations on your high flying win! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Thanks Paul we sit and reminisce and I try and bring back happy memories for her:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 20, 2019 at 2:52 PM

- A win for me too ... congratulations, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 6:34 PM

Thanks Anne-lise:-) hugs Jan xx

David Mohn

March 20, 2019 at 8:23 AM

very moving and lovely Jan

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 8:27 AM

Thanks David, so lovely to see you back again:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

March 20, 2019 at 7:50 AM

What a beautiful poem, Jan....so heartfelt...

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 7:52 AM

thanks Harry I am so lucky to still have her she is a very elderly lady:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 20, 2019 at 7:41 AM

<3 <3 <3

Jan Allison

March 20, 2019 at 7:47 AM

thanks Anne Lise, it breaks my heart its over 3 years since my sister saw mum . I try and see her every day unless I'm ill or on holiday:-) hugs Jan xx