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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cheshire23 May 9 2014, 00:03:04 UTC
THANK YOU. <3 <3 <3

This was stunningly beautiful.

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stagger_lee77 May 9 2014, 00:19:52 UTC
i like this.

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agirlnamedluna May 9 2014, 00:35:44 UTC
There's so many ways in which to be a mom, or a dad, or anything really to kids ... wish we didn't have to stick everyone in nice boxes with exact labels and appreciate them one day a year!

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lawchicky May 9 2014, 17:29:17 UTC
Yay! Let's celebrate them all :)

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karmasoup May 9 2014, 19:54:06 UTC
Everybody's a mom to someone, in some respects. I've never had children of my own, but I've raised several. Nice to put the thought there.

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