Mama's Footsteps
Are we really so different--mothers and daughters?47 total reviews
Comment from eliz100
I really enjoyed this poem. The mother-daughter relationship is a unique one. Some daughters love/hate their mothers. It looks like yours is a love relationship. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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I really enjoyed this poem. The mother-daughter relationship is a unique one. Some daughters love/hate their mothers. It looks like yours is a love relationship. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, eliz100. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is beautifully expressed in your free verse, drawing the reader in from the start but then poignantly disclosing that your mother is no longer with us. Excellent poetry is when the poet captivates the reader into dwelling on their own position/relationship. And you've perfectly achieved this. Well done. Your Mom would be proud. Debbie
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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This is beautifully expressed in your free verse, drawing the reader in from the start but then poignantly disclosing that your mother is no longer with us. Excellent poetry is when the poet captivates the reader into dwelling on their own position/relationship. And you've perfectly achieved this. Well done. Your Mom would be proud. Debbie
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Debbie. I appreciate your feedback, and I'm honored by your words. Thank you! (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I especially loved --though in that "gut-wrenching, heart-stabbed way-- the words " home of dirt and grass with a marble headboard." That is writing gold. So stark, yes, but SOO totally memorable!
Any mom would be proud to have such a talented writer to brag about as her daughter, but especially who was a writer, herself.
Wonderful, very touching poem. Great work. xo
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I especially loved --though in that "gut-wrenching, heart-stabbed way-- the words " home of dirt and grass with a marble headboard." That is writing gold. So stark, yes, but SOO totally memorable!
Any mom would be proud to have such a talented writer to brag about as her daughter, but especially who was a writer, herself.
Wonderful, very touching poem. Great work. xo
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, RachelleAllen. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
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As an educator myself, I couldn't agree more. There's trade-offs in this life. Glad you're much better now. xoxoxo
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You said it! My favorite part is watching the students excel, especially the ones who struggle and then one day have that "ah-ha" moment. I love seeing it.
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Exactly!
Comment from Janet Foor
A thought provoking poem as I read into your lines and see my mother and me but also my daughter and me. A very contemplative poem.
Very nicely done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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A thought provoking poem as I read into your lines and see my mother and me but also my daughter and me. A very contemplative poem.
Very nicely done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Janet. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from rjuselius
This is like the two sides of the same coin. I like the way you describe the lives so different yet in the end so similar.
We have to make decisions every day which affect our lives in the end.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings with hugs and kisses!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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This is like the two sides of the same coin. I like the way you describe the lives so different yet in the end so similar.
We have to make decisions every day which affect our lives in the end.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings with hugs and kisses!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Rebekka. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from Barry Penfold
I really like this poem. Being true to yourself is one of the great truths and I am glad you have reached that point. Nice format and reads so well.
Have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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I really like this poem. Being true to yourself is one of the great truths and I am glad you have reached that point. Nice format and reads so well.
Have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Barry. I appreciate your feedback. It was a journey to get to this point, but I'm glad I didn't abandon myself and have stayed true to myself. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from jmdg1954
I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. The style in which you chose to present it was perfect. I like how you bounced back and forth between you two showing similarities and differences.
Well penned.
John
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. The style in which you chose to present it was perfect. I like how you bounced back and forth between you two showing similarities and differences.
Well penned.
John
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, John. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
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No problem. I looked at your profile and see your new and the same age as my daughter. She as well graduated with a teaching degree. Unable to find a job at first, she took a job at Fort Monmouth with the Department of Defense and has been the ever since.
Welcome to FS.
John
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Thank you for the warm welcome. This is actually my second time on the site. My mom paid for a year subscription when I was younger, but I didn't have the money to keep it going. Wow, I know that feeling. I hope your daughter's doing well and enjoying her job.
Comment from Sabrina H.
What a heartfelt dedication to two women. Very beautiful and well written. I also like the authors note you wrote, it gives a little back story to your poem. Thank you for sharing.
Keep writing:)
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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What a heartfelt dedication to two women. Very beautiful and well written. I also like the authors note you wrote, it gives a little back story to your poem. Thank you for sharing.
Keep writing:)
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Sabrina. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a lovely poem that you have written about two women, your mother and yourself. What a fantastic story it is and I enjoyed listening to it very much. I admire the fact that you became a teacher, and you wanted to work with highschoolers that is very special in my mind People who work with junior high and highschoolers are some of the best teachers that I know. Have a good day and may God richly bless you with all good things. Patricia.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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This is a lovely poem that you have written about two women, your mother and yourself. What a fantastic story it is and I enjoyed listening to it very much. I admire the fact that you became a teacher, and you wanted to work with highschoolers that is very special in my mind People who work with junior high and highschoolers are some of the best teachers that I know. Have a good day and may God richly bless you with all good things. Patricia.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Patricia. I appreciate your feedback. I actually work with elementary students but have taught and loved middle school. My mom was the one who taught high school. I'm still daunted by that age group. Maybe one day I'll venture into it. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
Comment from royowen
I think that applies to two human, both closely related but following different ideals and diverse career path, a common and yet uncommon alliance to one another, but yet two individual unique in their essence. Well done, great post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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I think that applies to two human, both closely related but following different ideals and diverse career path, a common and yet uncommon alliance to one another, but yet two individual unique in their essence. Well done, great post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Roy. I appreciate your feedback. (Sorry for the late reply. I've just now recovered from two back-to-back sicknesses: occupational hazard of being a teacher--and not one I would trade for the world.) Thank you again for reading.
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Sorry for your illnesses, I?ll pray
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Thank you. I appreciate your prayers. :D
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Most welcome
