Comment from Jill D

Excellent

Hi Debi,
Well they say 'every day is a school day' and that's definitely the case here. I never heard of Anna Jarvis so you have enlightened me in your very thought out well written poem. Thank you!
Jill:)

 Comment Written 23-May-2024

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reply by the author on 23-May-2024

Hi Jill, and thank you so very much for finding this one and reviewing it with such kind comments. You are right about every day is a school day. Actually I have made it a life challenge to never go to bed without learning one new thing every day.

So I was thinking that Mother's Day was started by big card companies like Hallmark. So I googled it and was shocked to see that how it really was.

She was actually so upset about it being so overly commercialized that when she was at a restaurant, she threw her salad on the floor when she learned that they named it the Mother's Day special after she always had that one.

Thanks so much, Jill. You are too sweet and I am so happy we have become such good friends. Love, Debi

reply by Jill D on 27-May-2024

You're welcome Debi (sorry about late reply)
Jill:) x

Comment from LateBloomer

Exceptional

Hi Debi, sorry for the late reply. I've been trying to get through my inbox and found your poem. I guess that I was busy doing my own celebrating on Mother's Day and then recuperating for days after.

Your poem reads and flows well, and your message is clear. This is a wonderful tribute to Mothers, and all those who "mother" on this very special day. Also, your poem is a tribute and puts the spotlight on
Anna Jarvis who started this fine tradition.

Great photo choice. Well done. Xo. M

 Comment Written 17-May-2024

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reply by the author on 17-May-2024

Hey Ms Margaret, you are such a sweetheart. Thank you so very much for all the stars and for the lovely review and words for this Mother's Day poem. I appreciated so much. Love Debo

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I am so sorry for the late review. I have been out of town and away from my computer since last Thursday. I am just now starting to try to catch up to the over twenty messages in my message box.
This awesome tribute continues your dominance as the Tribute Queen. Great job!

 Comment Written 15-May-2024

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reply by the author on 16-May-2024

Thanks so much Nomi, for this lovely review and words for this MD poem. It is good to have you back. Thanks again for your always wonderful words.
Lotsa love, Debi

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I like to consider myself a dog mom and, of course, an aunt. This poem was charming and informative. I know the holiday has become a bit too commercialized, but it's still a good day. My mother only asked for a note this year. I wrote her a poem and a note. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 15-May-2024

Oh, thank you so much, Jessi. Yes, I agree to but we do all deserve a day to be pampered. Even you aunties!! Because that is a love that is truly selfless, and you do a lot to help the kiddos. Based on the stories I have read of your anyway!! Thank you for that. Thanks again for the great review. Love, Debi

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

Hi Debi. I enjoyed your poem. I learned quite a bit about how Mothers Day started. The poem was descriptive and well written. Great job. Love,Brenda

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 15-May-2024

Thanks so very much, Brenda. Yes, we do all deserve a day to be pampered even if it is commercialized. Oh well. LOL...thanks a lot dear friend.
Love, Debi

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Exceptional

Hi Sweet Lady,
I'm sorry I missed this poem. I'm so glad I looked back on the pile of messages in my box and found it.
I had never heard before how Mother's Day got started. What a wonderful story!!! Thank you for sharing it in your poem.
Oh, another name, Yamma, which is Arabic.
Hugs,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Rhonda, awe, thank you my sweet sweet friend. You are so good to me and I appreciate you so very much. Thanks for the kind words and the lovely six stars. Thank you again, my wonderful friend. I will add Yama to the list right away. Love ya, Debi

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Very nicely composed, well written.
I had no idea (but should have) that Mother's Day (or should it really be Mothers' Day?) had an author/originator.
It's too bad that it causes anguish to a very large segment of women though - those whose children died, or were taken from them, as well as those who never bore children for a myriad of reasons.
But this was a very thoughtful tribute to Anna Jarvis
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Hi there Wayne, kind of a peculiar time to proclaim Mother's Day, after she buries her mom, but I guess it was a way to honor her wishes. I agree that it isn't always easy, but mothers don't mind sharing their children with these childless mothers then they shouldn't mind sharing the day. And yes, it was hard on my sister for years when she lost my niece to leukemia at 13. I still tear up as I tell you, but that doesn't mean others should go without recognition.
Anyway, thanks for the kind comments and for the review, my friend.
And you are a friend with Bill S, right? Well tomorrow is his birthday and what a fascinating man and life he has led. Make sure to check out his poem, because he is very hard to put into a normal length poem.
Debi

Comment from Sallyo

Excellent

So Anna started it the day that she knew she would mourn
So Anna started it the day she knew she would mourn
I suggest dropping the "that" as above, but then, my dialect isn't exactly like yours so I might be wrong.
Thanks for enlightening us all about Mother's Day. We celebrate it down under as well.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Hi Sallyo, thanks so much for the lovely review and comments.
I notice that you are a novelist and I do write some prose to and try to leave the word, 'that' out as much as possible when writing stories, etc.

However, when writing poetry in rhyme and meter, as I do, those words like that, and, so, when, etc, etc are necessary in order to keep it in meter and flowing smoothly. I could maybe substitute it for 'when', but just to take 'that' out would completely stop the poem in its tracks. And the one thing you don't want to do when writing (especially story poems) is to stop the flow. It is hard enough to put all the words in the right place and still make sense without ruining the meter. Does 'that' make sense? LOL
Thanks, my friend for the great review, and I am always happy when someone takes the time to ask questions. Love, Debi

Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan

Excellent

An interesting account of the origins of Mother's day in the US.
It's different in the UK and was rooted in the 16th century and tied up with Easter timing so not the same day each year.
Lovely poem, Debi.

 Comment Written 14-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

'Shirley, you are always so kind. Thank you so very much and I didn't know that about the UK either. Wow, with Easter. That is amazing, and I had never heard of this woman before either. Thanks again, Shirley. Love, Debi

Comment from NanaGaye

Exceptional

I see your point, how about "Woman's Day' I went to a convent school.taught by kind beautiful woman that would never be mothers.
As usual beautiful set out poem. Love the rhyming.

 Comment Written 13-May-2024

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reply by the author on 14-May-2024

Hi Gaye, thanks so much for the lovely review of this MD story. It is kind of unusual, but it is a fact. I thought it interesting because I have never heard it before. Had you ever heard of this before?
Thanks for the kind words and your six stars for this poem, my dear friend.
Lotsa Love, Debi