Finally I had time to read this. Another lovely post, Dheepa. I love the photo and can't help but wonder if it is the one that inspired the poem I recall from several years back in Shari's class. I will always carry with me that image of you standing behind your mother's saree.
Yes, it is--I can't believe you remember that--amazing! (That poem was published in Crosswinds, by the way!) I am so grateful that we are on this writing journey together--thank you so much, Mary! You are truly wonderful.
Beautiful 🙏Can’t believe it’s been 3 years. From one Mother to another, Happy Mother’s Day. Regardless of whether your child is 4 days, 4 months, 4 years or 40 years old, the Mothering never ceases !!!
A much-needed and tenderly stated reminder that caring, including beyond our biological families, sustains us all , both those who give as well as those who receive.
Much appreciated, Katie! I keep thinking of Rilke's "widening circles" and wondering how to stay on the path of expansion. I truly appreciate your reading this newsletter as well as your note--thank you!
Beautiful, thoughtful post. Love the photo!
Thank you so much, Barbara!
Finally I had time to read this. Another lovely post, Dheepa. I love the photo and can't help but wonder if it is the one that inspired the poem I recall from several years back in Shari's class. I will always carry with me that image of you standing behind your mother's saree.
Yes, it is--I can't believe you remember that--amazing! (That poem was published in Crosswinds, by the way!) I am so grateful that we are on this writing journey together--thank you so much, Mary! You are truly wonderful.
Thank you, Dheepa. I feel the same about you and our wonderful critique group. Such welcome support and love.
Thanks for this lovely piece - and for the expanded definition of mothering! So needed!
Thank you so much, Serena!
Beautiful 🙏Can’t believe it’s been 3 years. From one Mother to another, Happy Mother’s Day. Regardless of whether your child is 4 days, 4 months, 4 years or 40 years old, the Mothering never ceases !!!
Yes, time is slipping by quickly, and I agree with you completely--mothering doesn't end! Happy Mother's Day to you, too!
A much-needed and tenderly stated reminder that caring, including beyond our biological families, sustains us all , both those who give as well as those who receive.
Much appreciated, Katie! I keep thinking of Rilke's "widening circles" and wondering how to stay on the path of expansion. I truly appreciate your reading this newsletter as well as your note--thank you!
A very nice meditation on motherhood!
Thank you for reading, Marjie!