Grandma (1) 4 WIN

by Kate

You were the very glue that held this
family together, our center of gravity...

Grown up

by Nikhil Devanikar

just a guy singing tunes of a bygone era
where we didn't care about the riviera...

Rooted (2) 3

by Kate

I plant my feet firmly into the softened soil,
Digging in my toes until they become my roots...

On Motherhood and Mothershould 1

by silvershoes

Her love is confusing for them, but moreso for...
She wants them to speak...

Mother Bird 2

by silvershoes

She raised them as her single hobby,
Clipping their wings to prevent them from growing...

Is it 2

by Mortal Utopia

Is it selfish of me
to want you to smile once more...

Black 4

by Mortal Utopia

All I see is black
when I close my eyes because...

My Heart’s Intentions (2) 4

by Kate

So many words left unsaid, only hinted to
But eagerly spilled emotions can turn sour...

Butterflies (1) 2

by Kate

I thought this feeling was long gone
An elusive creature and I was their poison...

Family Line 1

by Savannah

“I.O.” is marked on a gravestone in Milton
An American flag and bronze star grave marker spin...

Father (Acrostic) (2) 2

by cassie hughes

Full of fun you filled our lives
And those around with love and joy...

Ask Me When I'm Drunk (1)

by CJ Maleney

Not often I get to let my hair down,
But then I ain't got much to touch...