A Grateful Flood
A poem of gratitude to my late mother.29 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I am sorry for your loss, Mystery Author. I understand--been there. You did a great job with your tribute to your mother regardless of contest. I believe she has read it and is smiling down on you. Thanks you for sharing and best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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I am sorry for your loss, Mystery Author. I understand--been there. You did a great job with your tribute to your mother regardless of contest. I believe she has read it and is smiling down on you. Thanks you for sharing and best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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What a thoughtful thing so say! I do so hope she's had a chance to read it. She read almost all of my other work. Thank you for the review!
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is really good and an excellent ode to a wonderful and well loved mother. I like the way that you've presented it in the form of a story. I like this and enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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This is really good and an excellent ode to a wonderful and well loved mother. I like the way that you've presented it in the form of a story. I like this and enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Thank you so much, Jeffrey, what a lovely review!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written gratitude poem about a daughter who is grateful for her mother's sacrifice to help her grow up and now that she is old we have to care for them too.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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A very well-written gratitude poem about a daughter who is grateful for her mother's sacrifice to help her grow up and now that she is old we have to care for them too.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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You nailed it right on the head, Sandra! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Comment from rspoet
You've written a wonderful poem of gratitude,
for life, love, and the strong mother who was there always.
You've told her story very well in nicely rhymed couplets,
the emotion and bond come clearly through the words.
"drowning in deep sorrow, but in a grateful flood."
says it beautifully.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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You've written a wonderful poem of gratitude,
for life, love, and the strong mother who was there always.
You've told her story very well in nicely rhymed couplets,
the emotion and bond come clearly through the words.
"drowning in deep sorrow, but in a grateful flood."
says it beautifully.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the wonderful six star review, Robert. You captured the entire intent and message of the poem. I started out with a very long, epic type, then condensed it to what you found. I try to learn from you poets how to make a powerful statement in fewer words. Thanks again!
Comment from Joanna S. Blue
This is a beautiful tribute to your mother, depicting her love and care for you and yours for her. I am struck by 'a grateful flood,' and the close connection between sorrow and gratitude. It's so true - difficult, but true.
I like that your poem tells a story which comes full circle. I hope it helped you in your grief to write about your mother. Writing about my parents helps me. And still brings tears after many years--'a grateful flood.'
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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This is a beautiful tribute to your mother, depicting her love and care for you and yours for her. I am struck by 'a grateful flood,' and the close connection between sorrow and gratitude. It's so true - difficult, but true.
I like that your poem tells a story which comes full circle. I hope it helped you in your grief to write about your mother. Writing about my parents helps me. And still brings tears after many years--'a grateful flood.'
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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I'm glad you picked up on the connection between gratitude and sorrow. They are closely aligned, especially in intense situations. Thank you for the excellent review!
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, A Grateful Flood, presented in rhyming couplets, is a beautiful testimony to a loving mother and a good friend. We all benefit from terrific moms.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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This poem, A Grateful Flood, presented in rhyming couplets, is a beautiful testimony to a loving mother and a good friend. We all benefit from terrific moms.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Yes we do, Bill, and thank you for your caring review!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is a very lovely, moving tribute to your mother, who was so loving and good throughout your life. You can always look back and be glad you took care of her.
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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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This is a very lovely, moving tribute to your mother, who was so loving and good throughout your life. You can always look back and be glad you took care of her.
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Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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You are so very right. I am glad I took care of her, and it wasn't always easy. But, it was worth it! She knew who I was until the end, and not everyone gets that gift.
Thank you for the review.
Comment from Bill Pinder
Powerful writing that spoke to me. I would give you six stars if I had it. Thanks for sharing this poem that is full of genuine emotion and very well written.
Bill
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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Powerful writing that spoke to me. I would give you six stars if I had it. Thanks for sharing this poem that is full of genuine emotion and very well written.
Bill
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Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the wonderful review, Bill, and for the virtual 6. I always use them up so quickly.
I'm glad the poem spoke to you. It's been in my heart for awhile, but I haven't been able to express it until now.
Comment from jenintorre
This is a wonderful poem, certainly a six starrer. I really enjoyed readng it and found it so poignant. Superb last stanza. I wish yoh lots of luck in the competition.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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This is a wonderful poem, certainly a six starrer. I really enjoyed readng it and found it so poignant. Superb last stanza. I wish yoh lots of luck in the competition.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2019
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Thank you so much for the lovely remarks, and, definitely, for the stars. How very kind of you.