My glazed eyes blink; the page stays blank.
I have no pointed answers.
I’m whittled out. Hollowed.
Forty-two words are far too few
To contain her wisdom, her truths.
Just as fifty-seven years were too few.
But that’s all Mom was given.
My glazed eyes blink; the page stays blank.
I have no pointed answers.
I’m whittled out. Hollowed.
Forty-two words are far too few
To contain her wisdom, her truths.
Just as fifty-seven years were too few.
But that’s all Mom was given.
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I thought of you and a few other writers I know who have lost their mothers when I saw this prompt. It’s a good thing that, in reality, you can use more than forty-two words to remember her whenever you need to.
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And most of the time, that’s exactly what I do. :)
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Heart touching words, sorry for your loss. May peace be with you. Everything about mothers are beyond words.
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This touched my heart. My mom died at the age of 51 when I was 24…and believe me it was way too soon for me. Beautiful!
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Oh! I’m so sorry, Kathy. Fifty-one is far too young. I was 27 when mom died last year and I try to be grateful for 27 great years, but I can’t help but want more.
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Such a fine 42 words.
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You’ve captured the ‘hollowed out’ feelings of grief. A difficult write, I’m sure, but you’ve conveyed the sadness in an understated and beautiful way. Very touching.
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Beautiful! I’m so sorry you lost your mom.
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Aw, my mom died at 58, so I can relate. I like your take on the prompt :)
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Thank you, Kinley. I loved your take. It made me think of my mom also–in a beautiful, hopeful way. :)
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This was so touching and poignant. It made me cry.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. This had me teary eyed!
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this is beautiful i must say.
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So difficult and so young! I am sorry for your loss!
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I’m sorry for your loss. This is a nice tribute though. I I love that it’s a gargleblaster about a gargleblaster. So clever!
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Haha–I wasn’t sure if it would be allowed. But it was the only way my mind was willing to go this week. I’m glad it was accepted on the grid. :)
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Fantastic approach to this week’s question. Absolutely beautiful, Genna.
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Your piece does a fine job of expressing that sometimes mothers don’t have to say anything to tell you that you’re loved.
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Another beautiful tribute for your mom in 42 words.
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