My Italian Mother's Dream Poem by Edmund V. Strolis

This is the kind of writing I want to do- - sketching a portrait of a person with words and actions to the point that the reader feels like he's read a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end, to the point where the reader feels he knows that person and would definitely like to know more. Exceptional poem, Edmund, exceptional. A 10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is absolutely beautiful. I can just picture your Mothers face, that look in her eyes. I guess she did what she needed to. We all have needs but only our true selves knows the depth of the need.

This is a beautiful multi-layered poem from beginning to end Edmund. The title is so meaningful. The word dream has multiple meanings and the idea of what is real, what is imagined, and what is dreamed is explored from the context of a son observing his mother in childhood, but remembering as a full grown man. I'm a sucker for poems written by men about their mothers. It's probably because I'm a mother of three boys. Yes, this poem represents much of what you are capable of as a writer, though I also love your character sketches and dramatic imagery in your other work. I saw this poem as you writing about your mother visiting your father's grave...buried in the U.S. or remembering him in Italy? , While Italy was a communal place, there is no one to stop and talk to in the U.S. they're all too busy....and the broom? Representative of your mother working hard to make a living or just working hard at woman's work? You were there watching her every step of the way... What was your mother's dream? Life in Italy and making a better life for her children in the U.S? Beautiful yet sad poem. Thanks for sharing Edmund.

A perfect 10 for you Edmund

Edmund, How true about todays life! Everyone is in his own island, with hardly any time for others, even they live under the same roof. With a far away look in your worry-worn eyes- this line makes my eyes moist! Thank you sharing this beautiful poem. It is about all mothers1 mine too! ! ! Congrats!