The world of yes

May 08, 2014 18:58

"On this day, we honor the mothers! Every woman who carried a child in her body, nursed it at her bosom, cleaned its bottom. Taught them manners, taught them to read and count. Kissed hurt knees and hugged away bad dreams. Took too many pictures, cooked too many meals. Your work is powerful and priceless! Thanks to all the moms ( Read more... )

a kernel of my own nonfiction, some people's nonfiction, fiction

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icaruslived May 9 2014, 20:23:05 UTC
The mother as the symbol of care, and love...! And you constructed it beautifully!

I'm smiling now and I can't stop and it's all your fault :P

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eternal_ot May 10 2014, 05:26:26 UTC
Awesome!!! Just right on time!..:) Cheers to all those mothers in the world!

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belenen May 10 2014, 05:37:05 UTC
I've been raising myself. I'm doing a good job, too. Where do I come in?

That's me and this made me feel seen in a way I hadn't been, thank you.

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halfshellvenus May 10 2014, 06:19:33 UTC
I really liked how you brought out that mothering/parenting is a concept and not necessarily a restricted group of persons.

A lot of people are doing the job who didn't expect to, or who were not able to do it by the usual route... but their efforts and successes are no less than any other.

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whipchick May 10 2014, 11:43:38 UTC
This is so heartwarming!

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