Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

You have made excellent use of the seventeen syllables the prompt calls
for. Likening the comforting quality of a mother's touch to eating ice cream--so creative.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks for considering this a creative piece, Thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

My mom used to rub a damp cloth on my forehead. It worked miracles. I really enjoyed this 5 7 5. Such a difficult thing to put emotion and depth in a concise piece. You did beautifully. Gretchen

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, Gretchen, for dropping by and thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, I can so identify with this, I think my daughter would agree. Her three young daughters certainly would. A mother's loving touch can never be surpassed. I enjoyed reading this. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, Ulla, for the resonating with the message. Thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

I think most kids feel this of their mother's touch when they are sick. The way eating ice cream on a hot day is a good metaphor for the healing effects of hugs and rubs.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, Joan, for dropping y and thanks too, for the five stars.

reply by dragonpoet on 24-Nov-2022

My pleasure, Nassus.
Joan

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5'7'5, Mommy Cares, has the proper formatting and reminds all of the readers whose time with Mom´s lap and her gentle patting has been some time ago that it was real and so sorely missed.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, Bill, for the heartwarming five stars. God bless.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

There is no touch that can compare with the loving touch of a mother who loves her child. Tis is especially true when the child already knows that his mother loves him. It s more difficult if there has been nothing before hand to demonstrate this love. When the child knows, any act from the mother can have miraculous healing properties toward a child that does not feel well.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks for the heartwarming comments and thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

I have got to admit I didn't understand the last line of your poem until I read the author's notes but now I understand completely. Her ice cream is healing. It is a metaphor for her healing touch and I love this one. It strikes me as my healing purrs from my kitty Sunny how she heals me with her purring loud. She snuggles with me when I am suffering just like your mother did when she offered her healing touch. Her ice cream healing tells me all I need to know. My mother offered such healing when I was feeling low. Thanks for reminding me of healing and how it comforts us when we are down and blue.
Jesse

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, Jesse, for dropping by and the wonderful comments. Thanks too, for the five stars.

reply by Jesse James Doty on 23-Nov-2022

You are welcome, my friend.
Jesse

Comment from MissMerri

Excellent

Actually, I can relate strongly to this tender sentiment. I loved that you compared a mother's soothing touch to the sweetness of cold ice cream on a hot summer's day. How perfect! There is nothing like knowing someone cares when you don't feel well, whether child or grownup. Thanks for this lovely little poem that says so much in a few words. MM

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks, MM, for dropping by and the wonderful comments. Thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The first two lines of this poem flow and connect well. The last line says
it all! I enjoyed the read of these words. They are so meaningful and true.
The artwork is awesome and compliments both the theme and words of
this poem. Happy Thanksgiving!....Maria

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks a lot Maria for the very perceptive comment and thanks too, for the five stars.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A sweet and nostalgic poem reminding of us a gentler time when we were young.
I enjoyed this trip down memory lane.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022

Thanks a lot Janet for the lovely comment and the five stars.