a mourning mother`s song


If seaweed tangles my daughters hair

when she dreams

of whales

I beg you, mermaids,

to keep my child warm

underneath your tails





Poetry by Lourdes
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Written on 2006-05-09 at 20:56

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Kathy Lockhart
Lourdes, this is one of the sweetest, most loving, endearing poems written by a mother for her child. this is bookmarked
2006-05-11


Amanda Manmohan
This is one of the most beautiful poems that I've read on this site so far. You convey your love for your daughter so simply! It was perfect in every way. I love your work!
2006-05-09


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
hey a lovely poem and so pretty the mothers love
2006-05-09


Zoya Zaidi
Heart-rending!
(((hugs)))
xxx, Zoya
2006-05-09