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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

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(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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