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Ingrid Finch's avatar

I love your poem about your mum and can see that amongst the beautiful music and pomegranates, there were some 'not so good' memories. Like in all families, mothers can make or break us. Ah to be part of the Heroine's Journey.

Sorry for your loss and I wish you a peaceful and serene 6th anniversary without her.

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Siofra O'Donovan's avatar

Thank you Ingrid. Yes tough mothering, but I got to understand my mother in the end.

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Mike Kay's avatar

Personal and poignant.

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Liosa McNamara's avatar

I am always thinking about this poem

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Lea Beg's avatar

My comment seems to have disappeared, sad it is the 6ú anniversary of you mother's death. The lady bird, wolf, spider, pomegranites and garnets are encouraging

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Siofra O'Donovan's avatar

Thank you Sean. Indeed, though there are symbols in the poem that pertain to the darker aspects of my family.

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Fin Williams's avatar

So beautiful❤️

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Siofra O'Donovan's avatar

Thank you !

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Lorraine Elder's avatar

Never forgotten ❤

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Lea Beg's avatar

Testing

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