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What Is A Mother's Love? - CM


A mother's love,
wings of a dove,
will cover me.

Starting my life,
with a midwife,
a baby cries. 

Growing older,
always for me,
loving shoulder.  

Life without you,
I cry daily,
so very blue.

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Andrea Dietrich

May 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Back with congrats. Way to go!

Christine Watts

May 29, 2026 at 5:18 PM

Hi Paula How true and a nice acknowledgement of Motherhood Congratulations to be in the winning circle Cheers Christine

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM

"5 Place" ~ "What Is A Mother's Love? - CM." ~ Date Written:4/23/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet........

Speaks Volumes

May 29, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Lovely sentiment sweet Paula. This made me misty. You have managed to spread love with your tiny poem. So very well done.

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, Lovely sentiment. ~ So very well done. Thanks... I enjoyed writing this one. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. I still miss her so much but time goes on. A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Terry Miller

May 29, 2026 at 5:08 AM

This is very sweet Paula, congratulations

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, very sweet. I enjoyed writing this one. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. I still miss her so much but time goes on. A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Charles Messina

May 29, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Paula, this made me think of my mom as soon as I read it! Thank you for that :) Nicely done my dear friend. Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Charlie

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, Nicely done. I enjoyed writing this one for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. I still miss her so much but time goes on. A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Andrea Dietrich

May 28, 2026 at 11:05 PM

Paula. Please see the soupmail I sent you as soon as possible. You still have time

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM

I did send you Soup mail. Thanks... Have a wonderful weekend writing away...................

Bj Legros Kelley

May 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM

This is sweet, touching, gentle, and sad Paula. May the peace of the Lord fill you with the gentle memories you so cherish, and comfort you. Mother's Day can be a hard one when we have lost our mother's or dear 'other mother'. Hugs to you <3

Paula Goldsmith

May 2, 2026 at 8:58 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, sweet, touching, gentle, and sad. Yes, it is all that and more. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Mother's Day can be a hard on many. My girlfriend is having her Mother's service, Sat May 9. She has a plane ticket to go home for Mother's Day weekend but her mother just died. I still miss my mom so much but time goes on. A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Sam Kauffman

April 29, 2026 at 8:27 PM

So touching, Paula. What a wonderful, and beautiful, tribute to your mother. So heartfelt. I’m so glad I got to read it. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith

May 2, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also thanks for your, Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found this to be, So touching. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. I still miss her so much but time goes on. A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Sotto Poet

April 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Paula, your writing is wonderful. And what a touching ode to mom, especially with Mother's Day coming up soon.

Paula Goldsmith

April 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, a touching ode to mom. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Yes, Mother's Day will be here very soon. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Andrea Dietrich

April 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Ahhh very nice, Paula

Paula Goldsmith

April 29, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, very nice. I enjoyed writing this one. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away.............

Joseph P. DiMino

April 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Mother's are indeed special, the epitome of selfless love. When everyone else gave up on me, she hung in there. I ended up accomplishing some very nice things in my life. Must be something in the air, have been thinking of mine a lot lately.

Paula Goldsmith

April 29, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. They make the world go round. That is what they do, they hang in when others give up. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Linda Alice Fowler

April 28, 2026 at 10:26 AM

A very nice write dear Paula. And a lovely tribute to your mother especially as Monthers' Day approaches. GL! :)

Paula Goldsmith

April 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, A very nice write. I enjoyed writing this one. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away.............

Ghairo Daniels

April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Lovely haiku on a Mother’s Love, Paula. You’ve captured its essence succinctly. Sending blessings. Xx.

Paula Goldsmith

April 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, blessings. Glad you found this to be a, Lovely haiku on a Mother’s Love. I enjoyed writing this one. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away..........

Kim Rodrigues

April 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Aww…sorry, I know how you feel…it’s been 5 years.

Paula Goldsmith

April 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Victor Buhagiar

April 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM

You will learn what a mother's love is when you lose her. I lost mine quite a long time ago. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith

April 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Yes, one will learn what a mother's love is when they lose her. They make the world go round. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

David Crandall

April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM

A nice tribute a mother and her love!

Paula Goldsmith

April 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, A nice tribute a mother and her love. I enjoyed writing this one. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Silent One

April 26, 2026 at 1:17 PM

A mother's love is the most beautiful love... and you wrote about is so well my friend...

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Yes, a mother's love is the most beautiful love in the world. Hope you have a lovely day/week. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Daniel Henry Rodgers

April 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Dear Paula, such a tender little series that is simple, honest, and straight from the heart. Each stanza feels like a snapshot of a whole lifetime, and that last one, you can feel the sorrow of missing her. Really touched me, my friend. Blessings, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad to hear this, really touched you. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Yes, a snapshot of a whole lifetime was what I was going for. Glad you got it. Hope you have a lovely day/week. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Deb M

April 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM

Awww Paula what a lovely write….resonated with me greatly my friend! No-one like our mums in this life! Debx

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, a lovely write. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Speaks Volumes

April 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Ok Paula, You hit a tender spot. This is beautifully written.

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, beautifully written. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Evelyn Judy Buehler

April 25, 2026 at 2:49 PM

A mother's love is so well portrayed in this touching tribute. A beautiful contest contender. Good luck! :)

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, Good luck. Glad you found this to be, A beautiful contest contender. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Sotto Poet

April 25, 2026 at 9:54 AM

The haiku series is a beautiful tribute to a mother. The love that a mother has for her child is unparalleled in all of existence. Excellent contribution. With warmest wishes!

Paula Goldsmith

April 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, warmest wishes. Glad you found this to be an, Excellent contribution. Yes, the love a mother has for her child is unparalleled. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Karen Jones

April 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Aw so sad but a beautiful tribute!

Paula Goldsmith

April 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Glad you found this to be, a beautiful tribute. Yes, sad she is gone. It has been many years but each Mother's Day makes it seem like yesterday. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

Tania Kitchin

April 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM

Paula, nicely done, full of emotion. Best for the contest.

Paula Goldsmith

April 25, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Thank You for reading/writing on my "What Is A Mother's Love?" write. Also Thanks for your, Best for the contest. Glad you found this to be, nicely done, full of emotion. Have A Very Blessed Day Writing Away............

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