
May 9, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a mom selfie — a story that creates an image of a mom. No one mom looks alike or fits a maternal mold. Who is she? Go where the prompt leads
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I am a mom of three and a grandmother to three. I’m not a perfect mother, no one is. But I do try. I often make mistakes and forget things that I ought to remember but I do try.
I gave up my career so that I could be a full-time mom. I did what all mothers do to make sure that the children are well looked after.
My children love me but they aren’t very demonstrative. That’s why when they do something like this I am so pleased.
A customized poem and hand-painted dupatta to show her love.


Word count; 99
Written for Carrot Ranch’s prompt- Mom selfie, hosted by Charli Mills
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Aw, that is so beautiful!
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Yes, it’s amazing. Thanks Christine
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Aw…how lovely!
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Thanks Suzette, it is 💕😍
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That was very thoughtful! 👍😁❤️
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Very much so Ken. Thanks
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A sweet expression of love.
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Very much so. Thanks
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Very beautiful!
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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You’re welcome ☺️!
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🤩
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So lovely and such thoughtful gifts and words. Happy belated mothers and grandmothers day to you.
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Thanks a lot
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What a wonderful gift.
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My son has grown up to be an amazing son. We were never demonstrative either, nor was MY mother, but that has not changed our love for each other. Demonstrativeness can exist even when there’s no genuine affection. It’s the actions that REALLY count.
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You’re absolutely right Marilyn. Thanks
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That is sooo lovely,! Thanks for sharing! ❤ What a precious gift for you.
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Thanks a lot Joy.
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Very welcome! ❤
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☺️
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what a beautiful poem and hope you are having fun Sadje! 💖
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Thanks a lot Cindy.
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Very sweet and beautiful! My attempt titled: “Teacher Mom” is posted on my blog, 967244485.Wordpress.com Thank you for the prompt!
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Thanks a lot!
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🙏🏽✨
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That’s got me misty-eyed here, Sadje. How lovely that is. So beautiful.
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Thank you so much Jeff. I had the same reaction 🥰
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You’re welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure. Ah, I bet you did. So wonderful.
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💖🙏🏼
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Beautiful words❤
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Thanks Laiba
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Welcome Sadje💞
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👍🏼
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AWWW ❤
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Thanks 🥰
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How lovely, Sadje! ❤️
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Thanks a lot Eugenia
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You’re welcome, Sadje!
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💜💖
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Aww! She does have your poetic genes and the dupatta is just too gorgeous! 😍❤️
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Thanks Punam, it’s a beautiful gift. Thanks a lot my dear sister.
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My utmost pleasure, aapa.
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💕💜💖💙
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How lovely. One year I got one of those cards that speaks when you open it; all it said was Mother, Ma, Mom… in as many lauguages as you can name. Some years I get flowers from my grands… this year they must have been busy, but we got to see them twice this month once for a school event and then another for a fund raiser.
I did get a call from one of my children… we are not so big on holidays so it is nice when I do get a call. Though we tease that at least with the one – that it is because of their parnters’ nudging.
May you continue to be blessed by your wonderful children.
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Thank you so much Jules. I feel if one doesn’t have too many expectations, it is better that way.
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It is odd though how some (especially family) expect from you what they will not give.
I had relatives that expected folks to always be the ones to call them, yet they would never make the calls. One went so far to tell another that they shouldn’t mention another relatives’ name or they would never speak with them… they did – then carried out their threat. So sad, what a loss…
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I also know these types who never make the effort to get in touch and always except others too do so. So very unfortunate to cut the ties because of ego.
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I think some of the older generation have some feelings of entitlement? I know MIL was one.
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Yeah they had. Some thought they were always right too.
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That’s true too.
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👍🏼
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Wow! You are lucky.
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Thank you so much Indira
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This is lovely! The poem and the painting!
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Thanks a lot Sajjida
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Sadje, that poem brought tears to my eyes. You were indeed, a lovely mother. No doubt there! ❤
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Thanks a lot Colleen. 💗
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You’re so welcome. ❤
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🙏🏼
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That was a beautiful poem and scarf. Thank you for sharing!
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It was indeed. Thanks 🙏🏼
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Wow! That’s so gorgeous. Every second was worthwhile.
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Thanks a lot Norah
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Your flash was well written, and the poem made all the love appear. What a wonderful gift.
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Thanks a lot Sue!
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