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Resonating Echoes

Mother's Day Site Contest: A legacy of remembrance and love

65 total reviews 
Comment from Bill Schott
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This free verse concerning Mothers' Day, Resonating Echoes, is a powerful reminder of all the sagely advice we get and dismiss through the years from the one person who would never steer us wrong. Remembering this always hurts me, as I failed to recognize and honor those attempts to guide me away from trouble.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 09-May-2019
    Hello Bill!
    Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!

    diane
Comment from June Sargent
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This is a beautiful tribute to the memories you have of your mom. It should resonate with many who were fortunate to have such a strong and loving relationship. I miss my mom everyday with her bits and pieces of wisdom. A lovely piece.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 09-May-2019
    Hello June!
    So pleased you enjoyed!
    Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!

    diane
Comment from Ja Majal
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Wow this was incredibly touching! Your mother sounds like an amazing individual, tender, wise, and loving. It makes me sad that she isn't here anymore, :,( , but thank you for continuing her legacy and sharing her wisdom with us.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 09-May-2019
    Hello Jamal!
    So pleased you enjoyed!
    Thank you for your excellent rating and review!

    diane
Comment from Janet Foor
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Resonating Echoes is a lovely tribute to your mother. It resonated with me on so many levels as I remember similar conversations with my mother.

Simply beautiful Diane.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Janet!
    I am thrilled that you found my poem to be exceptional!
    Thank you for your thoughtful review. My mother was such a positive dynamic force in my life...
    So pleased my words resonated with you!
    diane
Comment from Tpa
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words. Presentation is everything to me with a 5.0.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Tpa!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
    So very pleased that my presentation resonated with you!
    Very much appreciated!

    diane
Comment from MissMerri
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

I loved the way you wrote this, and adored the description of your mother that came through these beautifully rendered lines. How unique and touching and sweet this is! I doubt there is any way to make it better. I look forward to seeing a ribbon on this when the contest ends. Just priceless, it is.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Adonna!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
    So thrilled that my words resonated with you.
    My mother was such a positive and dynamic force in my life. Although she passed away over twelve years ago, she is always with me...

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from rspoet
Exceptional
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Hello Diane,
A beautiful tribute to your mother, the echoes of a lifetime,
warm, sensitive, touching, insightful, humorous.
She was spot on with each word,
but you left one out:
Never chase after boys near open chimneys.
This is a winner, best wishes to you.
Robert

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hah! Robert!
    The chimney incident is a story unto itself... one that almost involved my not making my First Communion...for not lying outright to my father when he questioned all of my cuts and bruises, but for not being forthright, either...Hmmm...perhaps I should record all of those details...for posterity's sake... :)
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
    My mother was such a dynamic force in my life; she still is...
    So very pleased my words resonated with you!
    Thank you again!


    diane
Comment from Pam (respa)
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

-Beautiful image and
very nice presentation, diane.
-Notes are appreciated.
-This is a beautiful poem that mere
words in this review can't do justice to.
-I love how you show each piece of
advice your mother gave you, and
then show your reaction.
-It is heartfelt and shows her
wisdom and love, and how she wants
you to be the best person you can be.
-Your reactions are honest ones. We
don't always listen to our mothers,
but somehow they have a knack of
knowing things before we do!
-A lovely tribute to your mother for
Mother's Day; I am sure she is smiling,
and saying some endearing words to you.
-Good luck in the contest, and
have a very Happy Mother's Day!













 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Pam!
    So very pleased my words resonated with you!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
    She surely had an uncanny second-sense about life and relationships...Such a dynamic force in my life, and although she has been gone since 2007, she still is...
    Thank you again, Pam!
    diane
reply by Pam (respa) on 07-May-2019
    You are very welcome and deserving, diane. I don't have either of my parents, either, but, like you, they remain a strong presence in my life, too.
reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    💕
reply by Pam (respa) on 07-May-2019
    The same back to you, diane.
Comment from rjuselius
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this is a profound piece of poetry dear kt and poetically softly spoken.
I love the ways you exceeded obeying your mother at least listening intently.
thank you for sharing this beautiful glimpse into your relationship.
best of luck!
blessings and a super squeeze!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Rebekka!
    So pleased you enjoyed and my words resonated with you!
    Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!

    diane
Comment from Bichon
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

I have never heard of the term Sunshine Friends before, but you have done an amazing poem. I especially liked the free verse aspect and the way it flowed, it kept me engaged and made for a great read.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hello Bichon!
    I am thrilled that you enjoyed my offering!
    Thank you for your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
    "Sunshine Friends" is a term used by folks of my parent's generation! I always thought it was a wonderful way to explain to children why friends they thought were friends might choose not to be: The sun doesn't shine every day; it comes and goes...just like some of our friends...
    Thank you again!
    diane