motherhood lasts forever--By Lois Greene Stone--United States

motherhood lasts forever

I had the feeling that

my daughter needed magic

kisses, when we spoke

on the telephone. Once

I kissed her girlhood

face to make hurts vanish.

She's a grown woman,

so my sparkle-dust

is now used for

listening and knowing

when not to talk.

Previously published Anthology Magazine, May-June 1998

Lois Greene Stone, writer and poet, has been syndicated worldwide. Poetry and personal essays have been included in hard & softcover book anthologies. Collections of her personal items/ photos/ memorabilia are in major museums including twelve different divisions of The Smithsonian.