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David Donoghue's avatar

This is so heartfelt. The courage to let them go.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you so much David. Glad you liked it.

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Shana McLean Moore's avatar

What a beautiful way to frame the gifts of motherhood 🩷

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Shana! Appreciate you reading and commenting. Was great to see you yesterday!

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supriya talwar's avatar

Beautiful

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you so much! <3

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Pragalbha Doshi's avatar

Beautiful and resonant❣️

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Pragalbha.

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Tim Flood's avatar

Reena, I love this remembrance. You reminded me that our boys show me that they discover aspects of life I could never dream of finding. Plus, they've kept some of their father’s nice qualities and detonated some the, uh, less nice. A net win for humanity, I’d say.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Tim. That's wonderful to hear. The only part I object to is the "less nice" part, which I cannot imagine on you. I'm sure if I asked them they'd say they're just trying to catch up to you. As well as being great versions of themselves. Many thanks for making my words feel visible.

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Carolyn Gannon's avatar

A very lovely and poignant poem, Reena, that undoubtedly represents what all caring moms feel about their young ones. Beautifully said!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Carolyn. I really appreciate that.

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