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Lisa Philip's avatar

I read this over and over again. It resonates so much. No parent wants to hurt their child and yet we do.

Jenny Lomas's avatar

this brought a lump to my throat, feeling the complicated relationship I had with my mum who died four years ago, and also knowing that truly there was only love

James Bailey's avatar

Mark, the beauty of this poem touches many levels.

I so admire your openness to let your mother in, to hear feel what she had to say, and to gift your heartfelt exchange into the world so it may touch us all. ❤️🙏

Julie Peterkort's avatar

thank you for this! a new perspective to consider in a complicated relationship