Memories of Mom
5-7-5 (laugh lines etched her face)8 total reviews
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Ahh, this is a lovely tribute to all those that have / had a lovely mother and one that brightened up the world with their smiles and laughter. I really like the middle line and the alteration that is peppered throughout. Great job! ~DD
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Ahh, this is a lovely tribute to all those that have / had a lovely mother and one that brightened up the world with their smiles and laughter. I really like the middle line and the alteration that is peppered throughout. Great job! ~DD
Comment Written 26-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Thanks DD for catching my alliterations and remembering the smiles of our mothers and grandmas.
Mark
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
This is a very nice and sentimental five-seven-five poem. Picture fits text perfectly. Have to save this one for May and Mothers' Day. Best regards, Jerry
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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This is a very nice and sentimental five-seven-five poem. Picture fits text perfectly. Have to save this one for May and Mothers' Day. Best regards, Jerry
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Jerry,
I wrote it too early for any Mother's Day contest, but I had the right sentiment. As my spouse gently reminds me, it's Mother's Day 365 days, 24-7 (-;
Mark
Comment from Janetsue
This is a beautiful posting in tribute to your mom, Mark. I take it that isn't her actual picture. It is a good one, though... very appealing and connects well with the message of your words!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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This is a beautiful posting in tribute to your mom, Mark. I take it that isn't her actual picture. It is a good one, though... very appealing and connects well with the message of your words!
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Yep, it is not my Mom, but the picture does reflect her smile and good looks. She lived to be a healthy 95-year old lady and lots of smile-wrinkles to share with her family, including several great grandchildren.
Mark
Mark
Comment from MamaBebop
Mark,
Hello!! Lovely post. Don't think this is a picture of your mom, but she is a gorgeous woman. Such a kind face and warm smile.
Your words are just as pleasant-kind and warm.
I am guessing that you remember your mom's smile?
I am lucky to still have my mom around, but my grandmother passed away at age 93 and what I remember most about her was her hands and her laugh. Isn't that strange?
But now when I think about it, I spent a lot of time sitting on her lap, so her hands would have been in front of me and she would have been giggling in my ear, so not so strange.
Well done. Hope you are well.
Blessings.
Your fan,
Beth
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Mark,
Hello!! Lovely post. Don't think this is a picture of your mom, but she is a gorgeous woman. Such a kind face and warm smile.
Your words are just as pleasant-kind and warm.
I am guessing that you remember your mom's smile?
I am lucky to still have my mom around, but my grandmother passed away at age 93 and what I remember most about her was her hands and her laugh. Isn't that strange?
But now when I think about it, I spent a lot of time sitting on her lap, so her hands would have been in front of me and she would have been giggling in my ear, so not so strange.
Well done. Hope you are well.
Blessings.
Your fan,
Beth
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Beth,
Yep, that was not my mother, but my Mom, who celebrated 95 years of a good life, did. At the end of her days, she had many smile-wrinkles and she lived to know her great grandchildren for just a few years (-:
Do appreciate your support for my post.
Stay well and safe.
Mark
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Memories of Mom
by Mark D. R.
Beautiful picture, I don't think it's your mom but it's lovely. It could be your mom.... I don't know.
I have a few memories of my mom but not too many. She died when I was ten years old. The memories I do have are sweet.
The flow if the poem could be improved, in my humble opinion.
laugh lines etched her mouth
and smile, they're sewn in our souls ~
memories of Mom
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Memories of Mom
by Mark D. R.
Beautiful picture, I don't think it's your mom but it's lovely. It could be your mom.... I don't know.
I have a few memories of my mom but not too many. She died when I was ten years old. The memories I do have are sweet.
The flow if the poem could be improved, in my humble opinion.
laugh lines etched her mouth
and smile, they're sewn in our souls ~
memories of Mom
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Thanks for your comments Gypsy!
No it is not my mother. Unlike your loss, my Mom lived to celebrate her 95th birthday in good health. She did have a smile.
Your suggestion is valuable because I ?felt? too it did not flow the way I really wanted. With already a bunch of reviews, I will leave the post as is.
Mark
Comment from Debbie Pope
I like the indelible nature of your memories of Mom. I hope my children remember the smile lines and not the worry lines that are etched between my brows. I must work on those worry lines.
I also like that the memories are sewn into your soul. That's a very sweet thought.
Nice job, Mark.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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I like the indelible nature of your memories of Mom. I hope my children remember the smile lines and not the worry lines that are etched between my brows. I must work on those worry lines.
I also like that the memories are sewn into your soul. That's a very sweet thought.
Nice job, Mark.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Debbie,
From your bio photo, it doesn't look that you have any worry lines. LOL
Hopefully we have good memories of our parents and grandparents, even if sometimes they were mad about her antics.
Pleased you again liked my post.
Mark
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I've got the worry lines for sure. Two of them right between the eyes.
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When I smile, they disappear. That's nice.
Comment from samandlancelot
Mark,
You've written an excellent 575 poem. I love the combination of laugh lines etched and smile sewn. The reader can fill in the memories of Mom that were made through a lifetime.
Nice.
Patricia
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Mark,
You've written an excellent 575 poem. I love the combination of laugh lines etched and smile sewn. The reader can fill in the memories of Mom that were made through a lifetime.
Nice.
Patricia
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Patricia,
So pleased you enjoyed my post. Fathers also had those smiles. All are imprinted on our memories. Hopefully, my children and grandchildren will think the same of me. LOL
Mark
Comment from RodG
Hard to believe Mother's Day is only weeks away. This 5-7-5 paints a loving picture of the Speakers mother, a woman who obviously laughed a lot and who is missed very much. Rod
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Hard to believe Mother's Day is only weeks away. This 5-7-5 paints a loving picture of the Speakers mother, a woman who obviously laughed a lot and who is missed very much. Rod
Comment Written 25-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Rod,
My Mom did laugh (and I do miss her - both she and my mother in law lived in good health to celebrate their 95th birthdays!), but the photograph is not of her. LOL
Thanks for your support for this post.
Mark
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My pleasure.
