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Stanley Wotring's avatar

Generations rising.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thanks, Stan

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

This little poem captures a lot, Jonathan. Is your mother moving?

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Martin. Yes. She’s moving out of the old family home in Kennewick to a smaller house across the street from my sister in nearby Yakima. An arduous undertaking in more ways than one. But good.

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

Although you didn't say anything like that directly in the poem. I felt that to be the case. So the poem is a great example of the power of suggestion.

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Monica P.'s avatar

Must be especially bittersweet for your mom.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Very much so ... but good overall.

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Richbee's avatar

Mother sacred mountain on horizon.

Snow on the crest.

Melt waters refresh rivers spawning salmon return.

Travel time maybe years, but worth the ride.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Richard

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The Sea in Me    (Síodhna)'s avatar

Lovely Jonathan!

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Síodhna!

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Patris's avatar

Your companionship and her destination speaks of love.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Patris

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

Best of luck to your mom on her new path, Jonathan.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, Rod

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

How lovely...

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Thank you, LeeAnn

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