My Mother's Lesson In Empathy Comments

But, oh, what happened to my peers! Just yesterday, it moved me to tears While the children of John were playing their game My peers were trampled to death, what a shame......outstanding conceptualization. A brilliant poem is so nicely executed. Thanks for sharing.

I like the music, And this is a good poem i could not do that good. How do you do it?

This poem reminds me of my mother, a wise woman too! Thanks.

So sweet poem, these lessons even my mom also used to teach me....great rhyme n a wonderful write Thank you

The soul of man seeks love and appreciation and this aspect have been brought out so beautifully in this poem.

This beautifully conceived poem reasserts the universally accepted truth that mother is indeed the best and the greatest teacher for her child. Congrats for composing such a beautiful poem as also on it's being the Poem of the Day.

Glad to have your work today as, poem of the day! Mine was read on the 8th of February this year. Nice dedication for your mother. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

Lovely to read again. I believe we can still learn even more when we reflect on our mother's life. Thank You

I still remember when i was reading this heartfelt tribute to your loving mother few years ago. It was beautiful and again it telling me now how beautiful this lesson and memory is...i just loved it again and again..God bless your mother and you are such a living life for her now...i am sure if she ever knw who you are now she must be proud... and Hans, congrats for this big day celebration, they chose your poem as a highlight and you deserved it. Mother no matter what race nationality religion and custom, mother unites world love.

Congratulations for your poem getting selected Poem of the Day.Mother is the first teacher of a child.Mother's love, care, teachings and morality shape a child's character.Thanks for sharing this marvelous poem.

More than the beauty of the narrative, it is the profound lesson taught by a mother to her son without inflicting any blow to this young man's dignity. The poet has done a great job. Thanks.

Your mother taught you a good lesson, Aufie. Congratulations on having this poem selected as poem of the day!

Your poem shows honesty of your mother as well as yours.The values we learn from our parents go with us through out our life.Nicely written.

That's what mothers are and should be, irrespective of any difference. Mother is the best as well as first teacher to any being. I salute our mother for being just that. Thanks for sharing.

Mother's love filled with wisdom teach her loved ones the joy of living happily. Of who I am, I owe it to my mother!

My mother, incredibly sweet, incredibly bright Swallowed her anger but asked in a voice, slightly tight Please consider for a minute or two How you would feel if someone did this to you. Deep in my mind, I considered this plig these are the most beautiful lines in this poem. and your reacton Mother Mother................ soooooooo lovely

Great poem, well written. Many of us have had a similar experience. Herein lies a moral lesson for all.

Mothers are often very wise, and yours taught you well. Great poem, Aufie. Thanks for sharing

Wow.... it is reallly a great poem i must say hats off excellent....

Oh the wonderful lessons of our dear mothers! My mother too taught me many great lessons!