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Deb Elwood's avatar

Thanks for sharing this Rick! Tell them I spent time with my Mom and got her two flower plants to add to her garden. Miss and love you all!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

So glad you got a chance to see it, and enjoy mother's day in your own way. A happy one to you as well!!

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John Souza's avatar

You’re such a reflection of your parents! Thoughtful and insightful. Mahalo to you and your family for the gift!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks John!

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Rachael Tiss's avatar

It's wonderful to see that the gift of writing runs in your family. I was touched by this beautiful piece your parents created together. I learned about the origin of Mother's Day and the history it carries. Thank you for sharing, Rick!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Yes, I feel pretty lucky for the good company and mutual appreciation we've always shared as writers.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Hear warming Rick. I had no idea that Mother's day was started because of war! A very moving piece.

I am also touched that you're parents wrote this. They seem like very special people. Sending them a big hug from India.

I want to piggy back on what John Souza said below—you are such a reflection of your parents!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thank you Ishan. Yes, they're very special people. They'll delight in the transatlantic hug!

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Filteringinthegood's avatar

Extremely thought-provoking <3

Thank you for sharing this with all of us!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

My pleasure Tresa. Thank you for your appreciation.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Wow. This was awesome! Now I see where you get some of your incredible writing ability.

This was about the most fun way I could imagine to learn about the history of Mother's Day (which I did not know! so interesting!).

Thanks for sharing Rick. Love the picture of Mom, Dad, and the pupper.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks. Same for me, having no idea about the origins of Mother’s day I found this very poignant. This was only going to get shared with about 9 other of my folk’s friends and definitely needed to reach a bigger crowd, so am so happy it’s being appreciated. I’ll be asking my dad for a poem again next year. Maybe I’ll ask him to explain the origins of mothers.

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Alex Michael's avatar

I definitely want to read a poem on the origin of mothers

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Juanita Violini's avatar

This is great! It's just like having a visit. So nice to see Nancy & Richard through their poetry.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks Juanita. Agreed.

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Karena's avatar

What a beautiful and informative poem. (And now I know the writing fruit doesn't fall far from the tree).

Please wish your mother (parents) on my behalf. They created a good one.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks Karena. Such a joy to be able to share this with you in light of our recent appreciation of parents. And happy mother's day to you too!

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Karena's avatar

You just got the thumbs up from my mother too. What a special message.

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

Wonderful and inspiring Rick! Happy Mother's Day!!!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks man!

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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

I loved that you shared this poem from your parents on Mother's day! What a beautiful gift and way to celebrate your mother. I also wasn't familiar with the history of Mother's day, so this was so interesting to read. Beautifully written as well, I can see where you get your writing skills from! Happy Mother's day to your mother!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

My dad was my first rule-breaking instructor actually.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

What do mean? I taught them everything they know. ha ha : )

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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

haha I see, your dad you rule-breaking and you taught him how to turn it into a story 😂

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Rick Lewis's avatar

So glad you appreciated it Bob. Thanks for the note.

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