I left the laptop, just for a minute or two,
to let the cats out and make the first
cup of tea of this morning. I looked out
at the sunshine, perky daffodils
and drooping snowdrops
gathered at the end of the garden,
smiled to myself, and then,
from the laptop’s scrolling photo display,
a matching smile beamed back,
a sad reminder that it’s Mothering Sunday.
Now I wait, passing time with poetry,
for another smile to brighten up my screen
across the distance of this self-isolation
to say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to me.
Kim M. Russell, 22nd March 2020
A poem to share at the Poets and Storytellers United Writers’ Pantry
writing in north norfolk 
Happy Mothering Sunday, Kim 🙂
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Thank you, Lady Lee, and stay safe! 🙂
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A sweet way to fill the isolation (even if one smile is no longer living).
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Thank you, Rosemary.
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Those smiles are more important than ever at this time. Nice one.
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Thank you, Anthony.
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Holding love across the generations. (K)
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And the great divide.
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Oh Mother’s smile. I turn to the photo album…
Thanks for the prompt, Kim.
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😊
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We have poetry with us to sail through indeed.
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Poetry is a wonderful way to reach out and share.
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Lovely pics of your Mum and daughter. Lock down is better in a small place than in the big city.You can do all those things you have been putting off for years. Mine would take about five years or more to complete. Let’s hope it does not last that long.
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Thank you, Rall. I was going to tidy up part of the garden this afternoon, but I ended up watching a film!
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Poetry is a wonderful way to release what we hold inside us .. especially during this difficult time of self-isolation. Sending love and hugs, Kim. 💝
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Thank you, dear Sanaa, and more of the same coming to you. 👩❤️👩
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What lovely photos…………our mother-daughter bonds stay strong across the miles.
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Thank you, Sherry, and even across the great divide.
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Words, remembrance, and self-love are great nourishment in times of scarcity. Making a meal might take more effort than usual, but… as this poem suggests, some souls will do all they can feed themselves what they need.
Happiest Mothering Sunday, to you. I so love the title. 🙂
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Thank you, dear Magaly. I hope you’re well and have had plenty of sunshine this weekend. 🌞
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It’s the small things and smiles that bring comfort.
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That’s so true, Colleen
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Blessed Mothering Sunday, Kim. Many family gatherings are cancelled, no doubt. Thank heaven for the internet, which keeps us all connected.
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Thank you, Bev. I got to speak to Ellen and Lucas and some flowers were delivered, which made my day. 🙂
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With my own kids ringing to check on me it is certainly good that I am not in this catastrophe alone and they are regular contact. I do hope all the comments that you received made this day for you.
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Thank you so much, Robin.
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Poetry and beautiful memories…It certainly helps when we must be physically isolated.
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Thank you, Susie.
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Thank goodness for the internet, right, keeping everyone connected in such times. Stay safe, Kim. This too shall pass.
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You too, Rajani. We’re in lockdown now and I think my husband will be at home too, so I won’t be on my own during the daytime. I hope you’re not on your own.
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No I have my husband with me as well. Thanks, Kim. They’ve announced a nationwide shutdown starting tonight for 21 days. Earlier it was the state curfew. Mid-April seems very far away right now.
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So very beautiful! Loved it.
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Great to read something lovely for a change. Thank you so much.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Anne.
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Wishing you a belatedly beautiful Mothering Day.
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Thank you, Helen!
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There are worse ways to pass the time than through poetry, don’t you think?
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Definitely.
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