Emile Pinet Poet Free verse

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You've Earned It

Mom, you were the emotional glue
that held together a family, of thirteen children,
and a husband back from two wars with
post-traumatic stress disorder,  
that left him with a drunken disposition.
Teaching us how to enjoy life
you'd played with us, worked with us,
defended us and cried with us,
making our lives tolerable
despite dad's drinking.
You were a remarkable woman,
strong as steel with a heart of gold.
Teaching me to love myself,
you saved me
from sinking into a deep depression
fueled by self-hate and fear.
You were my mom, my friend, my hero,
and my muse; now you're my angel in heaven.
May your soul rest in paradise forever mom,
you've earned it!


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07/02/2020

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Aditi Mishra July 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM Heart warming tribute to those beautiful memories Emile. Congratulations on your win my friend :)

Eve Roper July 5, 2020 at 8:55 PM Great write and memories, Emile, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Emile Pinet July 6, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh July 5, 2020 at 3:20 PM Beautiful memory and touching spirit. Congrats on your high placement and God bless you always. Emile Pinet July 5, 2020 at 4:50 PM Thanks so much Regina, your words have touched my heart my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton July 2, 2020 at 9:34 PM A very touching story Emile, looks like we lived parallel lives, my mom kept us all safe and sane throughout the chaos, mothers...they are the best! Emile Pinet July 3, 2020 at 9:06 AM Thanks John, mothers are the best and mine was no exception, stay safe my friend , Emile.

Carole Duet July 2, 2020 at 3:11 PM How beautiful this poem to a beautiful mother is! Love it...and I'm sure she does too. Emile Pinet July 3, 2020 at 9:09 AM Thanks Carole, I appreciate your support, stay safe my friend, Emile.