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Writer's pictureAnnie Booth

Ramblings of a Northern Girl - PD in Poetry 2023 - Week 4 - Leaving

Updated: Jan 30, 2023


The family table is groaning with the weight of Sunday roast Lovingly prepared in honour of your imminent departure. The overly ambitious profiterole challenge debated once more Amongst chatter, smiles and the warmth of all that is familiar. In these uneasy, uncertain times, one last purposeful embrace Always a remedy for the maternal instinct of fierce protection and concern. As you close the door behind you, I whisper a prayer for your safe-keeping. It is never easy watching you leave.








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Alison Blevins
Alison Blevins
Jan 29, 2023

Felt a wee tug at the heart strings reading the last line. Thank you for sharing.

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Unknown member
Jan 29, 2023

Great snapshot of family life. Intrigued by the profiterole challenge. hmm. Cooking them or eating them? Or something even more ambitious?

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