Mother

You knew in your heart the right thing to do,
hand on your belly, I grew and grew.
I was made...

You're not truly dead just as long as people remember you.
And if I have my way, that is exactly...

Photo of Linda's Mother and Father taken in 1945, the year of her birth
Written by Linda Ran, with...

The Dancing Queen

Happy Mother’s Day my dear Mom, I miss you so very much;
Now it’s been...

You taught me what’s important & how to become a good man.
You gave me unconditional love from...

Yesterday was long ago and far way'
I remember the sunset

Yesterday I saw photos of you...

Greatest Accomplishment Of All

[Part 1]

My first great accomplishment was opening my eyes...

She grounds me to the earth like roots in soil
The constant love and faithfulness all time
...

Silence accompanied the night sky
Nothing but the crackling of fire wood
And the cricket’s...

The pains unbearable I can not breath, I can't even see the light. But I hold the power over everyone's...

Proudly taken from you that day
No reason did they give
Only saying without a care,...

20 hours of labor
Theres no better way to thank ya.
Expect making something of myself so you...

When Nate was born,
My heart began to beat.
When Brandon was born,
I took my first...

Aisle upon aisle of all things alcohol, especially the fruitful wine
Fear upon fear I'm dreading 9 o...

Treat everyone equally and the same
Be honest with yourself and be prepared for blame
Try to...

This is a place of tranquillity, a place where you soak up the burning sun
This is a place of loving...

This poem centres around a mother and child group
They met once a week for coffee and soup
...