calling all moms
...vomit on the stairs
a qualmish situation
where is a mother...
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Categories:
qualmish, mom,
Form: Senryu
Old Friends
...Lifelong companions had set off to sail,
When a man-made misfortune changed their course.
Now, that fearsome feud did blow a strong gale,
And distanced the two with vigorous force.
Though the...
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Categories:
qualmish, best friend, feelings, forgiveness,
Form: Sonnet
Mama's Diary, Part I
...I was a “why child”
but unlike many others
didn't ask my questions
right out loud
for they never elicited satisfaction-
only bizarre grown-up reactions
discomfort shown
in odd looks or awkward...
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Categories:
qualmish, childhood, family, people, perspective,
Form: Free verse