Shawn L. Bird

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poem- letting go December 6, 2016

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 11:33 am
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Mother’s fingers

always gripped tightly to your small ones

amid the crowds.

Now she’s letting go

and you wish your grip was tight enough

to make her stay.

.

for Lori.

 

7 Responses to “poem- letting go”

  2. Jim Stewart Says:
    December 6, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    She will stay. In your heart.

    Reply
  3. Melody J Haislip Says:
    December 6, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I had just been thinking about my own mom. Truly beautiful,Shawn!

    Reply
  5. righteousbruin9 Says:
    December 6, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    She’s letting go, to realize just how good the tightness felt.

    Reply

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