OctPoWriMo Day 15

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” (Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34)

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” – Princess Diana

Today’s Prompt: Mother May I?

Have you ever played the game “Mother May I?” If not, check out the link. It’s not a very complicated game.

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I may not be the most obvious choice to write on a prompt about mothers. My mother died seven years ago and I have unexplained infertility so I will likely never have my own children. So, what can I say about mothers?

My mom wasn’t perfect but she loved me. She taught me how to cook and how to bake and how to knit. She taught me that it’s fun to sing along to your favourite songs whether you can carry a tune or not. She taught me that people are mostly good. She taught me to enjoy stupid fun television and movies.

My mother-in-law is wonderful. She loves me and treats me like one of her own children. My nieces and nephews love me and really enjoy when I babysit them. They fight over who gets to sit beside “Aunty Esther.” My cats are sometimes like babies, demanding attention and care.

What kind of relationship did/do you have with your mother? Do you have kids? Do you want to have kids?

Have you ever asked for something you really wanted? Did you get it?

Word Prompts:
Pregnant
Adoption
Birth
Wish

Suggested Poetry Type: Ballad

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Esther Spurrill Jones has been writing since she was very young. She has written in many genres, but poetry is her first love. She has a few collections of poetry available on Kindle. Esther enjoys introducing people who have little or no experience to the joy of poetry. To this end, she has written several articles on Medium on how to write and enjoy poetry. Esther lives in the Frozen North (Saskatchewan, Canada) with the love of her life and three awesome terrible cats.