Condolences for your loss, Priyanka. Losing your mother is hard enough but losing her so suddenly and not being there to say goodbye multiplies the grief. You can feel that in your poem.

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Carolyn Hastings
Carolyn Hastings

Written by Carolyn Hastings

Well-practiced speech pathologist now practicing to be a children’s book writer — emphasis on practicing.

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Thank you so much Carolyn for reading & sharing such a thoughtful comment 🙏