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Mother

Melissa Redmond 1984 (Michigan)

May 23 
Free verse
Mom was who talked me thru my pain.
Her voice the one to soothe it away.

Each day without her on the mortal plane.
Causes my heart immeasurable pain.

Her laughter was filled with poise and grace.
The laugh lines of life taking their space.

Each treasured memory a sacred space.
I smile at the mirror so I can once again see her face.

About this poem

This poem is a tribute to mothers lost but not forgotten by their daughters.

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Written on May 15, 2023

Submitted by melissar.30653 on May 15, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AX AA BB BB
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 336
Words 74
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2
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Melissa Redmond

I love to write. Poetry, stories and journals. My mom always pushed me to do what I loved and in this way I honor her every day. more…

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