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Ted Kooser

Mother

Mother

A poignant poem about loss and maternal legacy by Ted Kooser.

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  • Anniebraves
    AnniebravesFirst to rec

    “I read the last sentence at my grandmother's funeral. I have e-mailed this to friends who have lost a parent or someone dear. I love the notion that even though someone is gone, if it had not been for what they taught you "you would have to be lonely forever."”

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  • Tamar Fox
    Tamar Fox

    “The description of a storm walking on legs of lightning will stay with me for a long time. This is stunning.”

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