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Sunday, May 10, 2020 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Mother -- John Herlihy I hear soft wind I hear its whispers I see moon light I see its shadows I smell the flower Of sacred perfumes I feel the stroke Of her loving touch I savor the love She always extended Her breath of spirit My heart upended She the key, I the hole To unlock my infant soul Her absence never nil Her presence ever still - - - - - - (c) John Herlihy 10 May 2020

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on May 16, 2020

SPLENDID TRIBUTE, MY FRIEND, THANK YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on May 13, 2020

Your words tell of your deep love for your mother. Such a touching write, John. I "felt" your emotion.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Reviewed on May 11, 2020

Amazing how we can still feel the presence of our parents long after they're gone. As Sandie said, this was a very tender tribute.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on May 11, 2020

Sweet and tender like a song.

Sandie

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on May 10, 2020

Wonderful phrasing of an oft times difficult subject to keep away from cliches. Particularly appreciated: "She the key, I the hole

To unlock my infant soul

Her absence never nil

Her presence ever still."

Kudos

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on May 10, 2020

A beautiful poem for your mom. You are lucky to have had her, and she was lucky to have had you.

Rebecca

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