Mom, you were the emotional glue
that held together a family, of thirteen children,
and a husband back from two wars with
post-traumatic stress disorder,
that left him with a drunken disposition.
Teaching us how to enjoy life
you'd played with us, worked with us,
defended us and cried with us,
making our lives tolerable
despite dad's drinking.
You were a remarkable woman,
strong...
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