“Portrait of My Mother as a Young Woman” is Up on Contemplate on Medium

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Mother’s Portrait. I’m not sure of her age. Possibly 18 years old.

Grateful to Contemplate for publishing a new poem about my mother on Medium. I guess I’m still working through some grief. I was thinking about how much I knew about my mother and yet she was still a stranger. I wanted to see her whole life day by day pass before my eyes. I wish I had asked more questions, but my parents sometimes felt uncomfortable with questions.

My favorite portrait of her makes me even more curious. I feel her eyes and “not smile” tell – or hide – a story.

You can read the poem by clicking on the following friend link.

https://medium.com/contemplate/portrait-of-my-mother-as-a-young-woman-c46182a84555?sk=f99f5f418721017160df46cd903a5723

4 responses to ““Portrait of My Mother as a Young Woman” is Up on Contemplate on Medium”

  1. Ingrid Avatar

    Congratulations, Barbara – I enjoyed reading this as a companion piece to those included in Three-penny memories.

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    1. Meelosmom Avatar

      Thank you, Ingrid! ♥️

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  2. Dawn Pisturino Avatar

    Congratulations, Barbara! Very poignant portrait of your mom.

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    1. Meelosmom Avatar

      Thank you, Dawn!

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