Trying to remember Ma
On Mother's Day23 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Bless you, for sharing... While I had my mom with me until I was 33, after more than three decades I sometimes panic that I can't remember the sound of her voice or her laughter... Nor can I specifically remember "events" such as birthdays, Christmas, etc with specificity.
Reading this I realize how very blessed I was to have her with me as long as I did. What a tragedy to lose your mom when she was only 36! I know God has His reasons... Sometimes? It just doesn't seem fair...
Karenina
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
  |
Bless you, for sharing... While I had my mom with me until I was 33, after more than three decades I sometimes panic that I can't remember the sound of her voice or her laughter... Nor can I specifically remember "events" such as birthdays, Christmas, etc with specificity.
Reading this I realize how very blessed I was to have her with me as long as I did. What a tragedy to lose your mom when she was only 36! I know God has His reasons... Sometimes? It just doesn't seem fair...
Karenina
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
-
Thank you, Karenina, for your review and kind thoughts. It does not seem fair, the effects on my family have lasted a lifetime.
Best wishes,
-
Of course...and while it is said all will be revealed to us, sometimes it's hard to bear!
Comment from mermaids
This is a well written story about your memories of your mother. It sounds like she provided for you but was gone frequently. I am sure many can relate to your story. Your writing brings forth feelings and emotions.
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
|
This is a well written story about your memories of your mother. It sounds like she provided for you but was gone frequently. I am sure many can relate to your story. Your writing brings forth feelings and emotions.
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
-
Thank you for your review, I appreciate it. She was home all the time.
I know she worked in a factory during WWII before I came along.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a very poignant piece of prose, faultlessly written with no errors and a very clear description of your childhood memories and the void that was your mother. It's strange that memory can erase such things but maybe your young age was an advantage in protecting you from harsh realities. The fact that you remember her voice is recall enough as well as having those lovely pictures. Good luck in the contest. Debbie
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
|
What a very poignant piece of prose, faultlessly written with no errors and a very clear description of your childhood memories and the void that was your mother. It's strange that memory can erase such things but maybe your young age was an advantage in protecting you from harsh realities. The fact that you remember her voice is recall enough as well as having those lovely pictures. Good luck in the contest. Debbie
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
-
Thank you Debbie, I appreciate your review and kindness.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
How very sad that your mother died so young and that you have no memory of her. I hope you don't feel this too hard in later life, and that you will, like other people I have seen, take comfort from your photographs as you age. kay
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
|
How very sad that your mother died so young and that you have no memory of her. I hope you don't feel this too hard in later life, and that you will, like other people I have seen, take comfort from your photographs as you age. kay
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 14-May-2023
-
Thank you for your review and kind words, Kay. I appreciate it.
Best regards,
Comment from Ginda Simpson
It grieves me to think that mother's day is one that fills you with such sadness and longing, especially when so many are blessed to have their mothers still with them to celebrate. Thirty-six years were too few.
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
|
It grieves me to think that mother's day is one that fills you with such sadness and longing, especially when so many are blessed to have their mothers still with them to celebrate. Thirty-six years were too few.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you Ginda for your review and thoughtfulness. It is appreciated.
Best wishes
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Author,
This tribute to your late mother is touching and sad.
That you remember certain details of her life (though not her) is sad, but you've made her an entity in your life. The outline of her you've written about her reminds me of the Corona of the sun. It is almost always invisible, but it gives you light warmth though you cannot see it.
Good luck with this exceptional story!
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
 |
Author,
This tribute to your late mother is touching and sad.
That you remember certain details of her life (though not her) is sad, but you've made her an entity in your life. The outline of her you've written about her reminds me of the Corona of the sun. It is almost always invisible, but it gives you light warmth though you cannot see it.
Good luck with this exceptional story!
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you Cindy for your very kind words, encouragement and review.
I am honored by the six stars.
Best wishes
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is certainly a sad story about your mother. It is interesting that you remember her dreams but not her. Perhaps her dreams became your dreams and so you have the essence of her if you live in a nice house and not in public housing.
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
|
This is certainly a sad story about your mother. It is interesting that you remember her dreams but not her. Perhaps her dreams became your dreams and so you have the essence of her if you live in a nice house and not in public housing.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you for your kindness and review. I appreciate it
Best wishes
Comment from Wayne Fowler
How sad.
Very well written. Excellent work.
Young memories are tough. I know that some scenes are so very real, but couldn't be more than memories of the scene's description by older ones' telling of them.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
|
How sad.
Very well written. Excellent work.
Young memories are tough. I know that some scenes are so very real, but couldn't be more than memories of the scene's description by older ones' telling of them.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you Wayne for your review and insight. I am truly honored by the six stars.
Best wishes,
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These are sad words and I am so sorry for your loss and although you can hardly remember your Mother, it sounds like she tried to do her best for you when she was alive, your words bring a tear to my eye, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
|
These are sad words and I am so sorry for your loss and although you can hardly remember your Mother, it sounds like she tried to do her best for you when she was alive, your words bring a tear to my eye, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you for your review and very kind words.
Best wishes
Comment from LJbutterfly
I enjoyed reading your story simply because it is well written, but it has an element of sadness. The mind is funny. You can remember what your mother said, but not your mother.
I have regrets about my actions on the day of my mother's death, but I was 38 years old. You, on the other hand, were such a young child. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
|
I enjoyed reading your story simply because it is well written, but it has an element of sadness. The mind is funny. You can remember what your mother said, but not your mother.
I have regrets about my actions on the day of my mother's death, but I was 38 years old. You, on the other hand, were such a young child. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
-
Thank you for your review and kindness. I appreciate it.