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Beyond Suffering

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #136 “Let’s Linger” (posted by Linda Lee Lyberg) She lingers at her mother’s side, acutely aware of the depleted body lying in bed– ghostlike, ethereal as if she has already passed into another … Continue reading

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The Manikin

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereuax and Beth) “Use the phrases, “red painted lips” and “silken hair”. Mother and daughter out shopping for a new doll. Passing a hair salon, daughter sees manikin … Continue reading

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Because

Written for:  Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 17 Write a reason poem. I do not need a reason. Why? because I am your mother. Cry all you want–no pierced ears. Dyed hair was bad enough; but this … Continue reading

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