Thank you for sharing this poem, Beth. It is a powerful and important message conveyed in beautifully crafted language.
The line ‘The world is spinning and you are the gravity that keeps it from flying apart’ expresses the overwhelming love of new parents which sometimes gets buried by lost socks and toddler tantrums, spelling tests, college applications and teenage traumas, but emerges again when you hear of black ice on a road they travel along or you realise they are are 30 minutes late and there’s been no phone call. All that in one line and the rest of the poem describing the one meaningful legacy you can give.
It’s really got to me, you can tell can’t you?
Apparently their funding is up on the 30th. I don’t know how we can stop them from being refunded but maybe someone has that knowledge and can tell us what to do to stop them. We have to stop them.
Humanity does require a spine, Beth. Truly horrifying what’s going on in the US and the gaslighting that’s happening from the so-called leaders. Thankful for people such as yourself that continue to resist and protest.
From a Minnesotan who lives 50 miles south of Minneapolis, THANK YOU to the mom who penned this poem. Men in masks are everywhere in our state from rural to urban. Verbal support for us, such as in this poem, helps us carry on with strength and power in this terror.
Thank you, Beth, for the words of wisdom!
Joanna
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BAM!! Perfect, Beth
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Thank you, yes.
The sentiments should also hold for those who are not mothers.
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<3 yes for all
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Wow!
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Thank you very much for the poignant poem, Beth
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BOOM!
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powerful words!
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Where did we get the idea that “Father Knows Best”?
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Great choices, Beth. Both very powerful.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, beth. Other than praying, I feel lost, helpless, unknowing about what to do. So, I pray.
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Thank you, Beth. My heart hurts and I know you understand. ❤️
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They said, “It can’t happen here.”
It can…and it’s happening here.
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Thank you for sharing this poem, Beth. It is a powerful and important message conveyed in beautifully crafted language.
The line ‘The world is spinning and you are the gravity that keeps it from flying apart’ expresses the overwhelming love of new parents which sometimes gets buried by lost socks and toddler tantrums, spelling tests, college applications and teenage traumas, but emerges again when you hear of black ice on a road they travel along or you realise they are are 30 minutes late and there’s been no phone call. All that in one line and the rest of the poem describing the one meaningful legacy you can give.
It’s really got to me, you can tell can’t you?
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Yes, spot on.
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This poem dovetails nicely with rattle.com’s poem of the day. Those who think kindness is a weakness are the enemy.
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it does –
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Very powerful words!
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yes, she is a very powerful writer
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Apparently their funding is up on the 30th. I don’t know how we can stop them from being refunded but maybe someone has that knowledge and can tell us what to do to stop them. We have to stop them.
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the house has already passed it (with 7 dems on board), but the senate is still pending
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Interesting. This is the third poem I’ve read this morning with concern for our children in the midst of this American tragedy.
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they are being taken as a part of this whole ‘operation’
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Another stain on the idea that we’re keeping ourselves safe.
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Humanity does require a spine, Beth. Truly horrifying what’s going on in the US and the gaslighting that’s happening from the so-called leaders. Thankful for people such as yourself that continue to resist and protest.
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Timely, and so desperately important
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Love this! Thank you for sharing it!
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‘moms who write’ carry powerful love and a profound pen. Thank you for this share.
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yes, and my pleasure to share
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yes !!! this is a terrific write, Beth ; I am bookmarking this one ! we need such a corrective —
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This definitely resonates with me. I would do anything to keep my kids safe.
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A thought provoking piece indeed, Beth
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From a Minnesotan who lives 50 miles south of Minneapolis, THANK YOU to the mom who penned this poem. Men in masks are everywhere in our state from rural to urban. Verbal support for us, such as in this poem, helps us carry on with strength and power in this terror.
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Powerful!
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Yes. Very powerful poem. And necessary.
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Wow. Just…wow. What a powerful piece.
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wow fantastic!
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Thank you, wise moms. Great share, Beth.
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Not a mom myself, but write for right is might!
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for all –
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