They sit unsung

we’ll
never
know the fears
and hurts you hide
your deeds, like diamonds,
sit unsung in shadows
of ingratitude and pride
you forged underdogs into stars
with sacrifices of love, Mother,
we’ll never know the shed tears and hurts you hide

29 responses to “They sit unsung”

  1. hi, Benji❣️

    Just wanna tell you that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Srijita (Hope), is live until Monday:

    W3 Prompt #211: Wea’ve Written Weekly

    Much love,
    David

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    1. Alright, thank you ❤️David❤️ 🙏😊

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  2. Beautiful poem, Benji!

    Yvette M Calleiro 🙂

    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you ❤️Yvette❤️ 🙏😊

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  3. So much truth in this. A very poignant poem.

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    1. Thank you 🙏❤️❤️😊

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      1. You’re welcome.

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  4. A lovely look at a lovely mother!!

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    1. Indeed. Thanks for stopping by ❤️❤️ 🙏😊

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  5. Benji, the line “your deeds, like diamonds, / sit unsung in shadows” really touches me because it shows how quiet love can still shine so brightly 💎

    ~David

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    1. Thank you ❤️David❤️ for sharing your perspectives on the poem…deep insights

      It’s always a pleasure participating in your weekly prompt🙏😊

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  6. A soulful, grounded piece of writing that honours the ‘silent’ side of heroism. It feels very personal and sincere Benjamin- just beautiful 💞

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️ 🙏😊

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  7. This is so beautiful and catches the essence of all loving others 💞

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏❤️❤️

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  8. This poem touched me deeply. “Deeds sit unsung in shadows” tells the story of so many moms and yet they keep giving. Thanks for sharing Benjamin. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO YOUR MOM!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and the wishes ❤️Dawn Minott❤️ …our mothers have sacrificed so much for us and no day is enough to celebrate all they’ve done.

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  9. This poem is so beautiful Benjamin

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    1. Thank you so much ❤️Sadje❤️🙏😊 Happy Mothers Day in advance !

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      1. Thank you dear brother

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          1. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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  10. What a touching tribute. Mothers do endure and put a brave face on so much.

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    1. Thank you for your comments ❤️Avery ❤️🙏😊 Our mothers indeed put a brave face on so much …words cannot describe their worth

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  11. This is so touching, Benjamin. Lovely poem. ‘we’ll never know the shed tears and hurts you hide…’ How many understand that.

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    1. Thank you so much ❤️Indira❤️🙏😊 . I am glad you like the poem. Happy Mothers’ Day in advance !

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