Mother stories, books, poems, and more

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Feelings after losing a child before birth Read More
A letter from one brother to another about a deep tragedy not spoken of for Twenty Years. Read More

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The girl appears at dusk on platform one, slumped on a black bench. It is bitterly cold in early March. She is wearing a short, shiny leather zip-up jacket over a clingy cream dress. Covered in grime. Shivering with cold. The teenager wrings her hands and tries to stay warm.… Read More

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"Tremendous work." Read More

Poem / Memoir

January 09, 2025

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With special thanks to Meg for her very kind words about my story. Snowdrops is one of twenty-one love stories in Basque: Love Stories - the perfect present for a loving, affectionate, naughty, sexy Christmas! Experience Maria and Maman brought to life in the audiovisual version by sensation actor Isla… Read More

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"A terrific tale of sadness!" Read More

Poem / Poetry

November 02, 2024

My mother Read More
20-year-old Sarah Tu gives birth at home in Scott City, Kansas. Read More

Short Story / Science Fiction /

October 31, 2024

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The night sky is starry, the cabin is dark. Passengers sleep in masques and blankets. Or squint at late-night movies. Eyes glued to movie screens. Ears connected by flexi-tubes to plugs. After a stale pizza meal, Laura and Honey Spark cuddle up as best they can in the cramped economy… Read More

Featured Review by John Grim

"'Bug' (1975 movie) meets 'Snakes on a Plane'. Absolutely ghastly. Why do you make me itch so?" Read More

In progress, a recount of my life and the experience of finding out my mother wasn't my real mother. Read More
Me and My Mama… The Bread Story When I was around eight years old, this is going back to the early 70's... (Now don't be doing the math trying to figure out how old I am, let's just say I am old enough)  My mother (who is Italian - it's… Read More

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short poem E.B. Lacerte Jr Read More
She had left without a word, a mother whose burdens and struggles had become too much to bear. Her departure was abrupt, a sudden separation from the life and love she had once embraced. The child, innocent and unaware, now faced a world that seemed inexplicably emptier, the questions mounting… Read More
A mother reflects on her past actions and feels guilty for showing favoritism to her children. She recognizes that her unequal treatment has caused hurt and tension within the family. Realizing the importance of fairness and emotional support, she seeks to make changes by acknowledging her mistakes, apologizing to her… Read More
Story of a 5 year old and how he see life Read More

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A woman receives a phone call from the other side, dialogue only. Read More
This is part one of seven. Each centered around the seven deadly sins. This part is around the sin of Sloth. I hope you enjoy! Read More

Tags: death, family, hope, son, mother

When F's childhood friend was kidnapped, F took matters into her own powerless hands with the help of her parents and friend. Who said having supernatural or elemental powers were the only way to being the best version of you? Read More

Poem / Poetry

May 19, 2024

Just imagine that first woman--our mother, nothing but beauty. My poem. Read More
Teach your children what you've experienced to be true--they'll find the rest out themselves. My poem. Read More
i wrote this today with the subject being on my heart, i too am someone who struggles with infertility. i hope this touches you and makes you understand that you are not alone and there are many woman, and men who suffer from not being able to have children. Read More
sea side ain't suicide today. Read More
INTRODUCTION So, finally it’s my story. I keep getting asked, “Why do you want to put it out there for scrutiny?” My answer is, “Only I know my story, and can tell it as it really was/is. And, if it is going to come out, let me be the one… Read More

Tags: memoir, mother, 1960s

Dedicated to Agnes Johnson (1948-2013) who passed away 11 years ago today on March 6, 2013. Read More

Poem / Poetry

March 02, 2024

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You have to be born of a seed. My poem. Read More
A young mother knows that the people who control her land will take her baby from her. This is what happens to children sometimes. The rich and powerful need a new slave that they can bend and mold to their will sometimes, one they can keep in the intimate confines… Read More
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