Memories Of Mother Comments

Excellent memories written in very beautiful and heart touching simple language.I only empathise.

I hope to write an equal one for my mum

A wonderful tribute to your mother! Brought tears to my eyes.

A lovely tribute to your Mother. Fun memories included. Well done!

The poem and the picture wrenched my heart, particularly these lines: 'Three girls and three boys age twenty down to four had to learn to live without the mom they'd had before.' My solemn prayers for your dearest mom, may she rest in eternal peace!

p.s. the piano part was a nice addition. i learned " Happy Birthday" on piano only about 11 years ago, but i've not practiced faithfully and no longer 'care' that i can't play it now. My mate, not mother, helped me to learn it. bri :)

3 – In that way, your mother (and her family and townspeople) were unwitting ‘collateral damage’, sacrifices I guess. In a way, she died “in the service of” her country and much of the world. To MyPoemList Bri :)

2 – Even if local U.S. casualties were expected due to nuclear testing, they might well have been seen as acceptable ‘collateral damage’. Many believe that the Japanese would have been defeated, but NOT without more traditional warfare, including the invasion by Allies of Japan and subsequent casualties much above those which occurred due the use of two nuclear bombs. (cont.)

1 – Kim, I laughed at the following: " I said 'Fingers were made before forks.' But her reply put me in my place: 'Yours weren't! ' " And Ma was right, of course. Of course, the U.S. government & military (supposedly) were trying to achieve military superiority, via nuclear weapons, before another government did, esp. the Hitler government or Japanese gov't. (cont.)

Kim, this morning, i re-read and listened to your wonderful poem. When I found that book, I knew it had your name on it. Hope you can share it with family. Tragic times, tragic loss.

Stunning. Sad. Sincere. Beautiful words for a beautiful soul.

very beatiful poem.Your mother is more than humbled wherever she is right now.10 IT IS

Dear Sir, What a beautiful poem you have written about your mother. She looks lovely in the picture. A mother is always a mother. As i said earlier and repeat again, no one can take her place. Mother is the embodiment of love and compassion. Days, months, years may pass by, but how can we ever forget our beloved mother? A wonderful tribute to Mother!

Your mother still lives spiritually as long as you evoke the memories. Thank you for sharing. In my poem with the same title you asked about an act of congress On May 8,1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

This is an incredibly heartwretching write. So young to leave behind such young children. Once a mother has passed, the entirety of your life changes. I, too, have felt the loss. My mother's cancer also could be attributed to the fact that we grew up so close to the nuclear power plant, which THEY say is still safe! Go figuren. Five out of seven of my family members have had some type of cancer, at early ages. Still, I choose to think of the sweetness of my mother, every single day. Honor her spirit. Nothing could ever tarnish that. Your write was a wonderful reminder. PEACE

More than half a century later, I still miss her. What a beautiful poem! .......................10