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COOKING THE WAY INTO MARRIAGE

Olga Stathi

Olga Stathi
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GREECE
Birthday
April 06
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COOKING THE WAY INTO MARRIAGE
Company
LOVING,LIVING,COOKING
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Olga Stathi is a writer, photographer, lives by the sea and loves cooking. She is here to introduce you all to the marvellous Greek and modern cooking! Αnd to the story of how a great marriage can be a dream come true. Can dreams come true? ---------------------------------------------- All works rights reserved by ©Olga Stathi.

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JUNE 14, 2012 11:17PM

THE ENDLESS END (JD's OC)

Rate: 8 Flag

 

I have been a writer mom all my life,

though I was a child I had to be the mom of me.

Now the mom of my son.. He calls me "my darling writer mom''

while he stares  me in the eyes trying to find in them a smile.

I smile..my eyes do not..

 

It is the 21st of December 2012 the day

the world will end -as according to the ancient oracles.

This  end will meet us in our small home,

watering our trees,listening to medieval music..silently..

 

I have told my son that today is the birthday of life..

 

'The birthday of life..' he wondered..."I did not know, life was born' ,he smiled..

''Yes'',was the only word I could tell to my son...

Life was still living  when the end of the world came.

My end of the world..

I never saw my son again...not even in my dreams..

not even in my memories... Although dead I am living...

 

The 21st of December 2012

was the day my son died...

 

Now just a writer..not even mom to myself...

watering the trees in silence..

waiting for the true end of the world..

I want to be the first to witness this end..

 

Olga Stathi,The Endless  End,2012.

 

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"the end of the world 2012", iron poet challenge #10

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Very stark. The writer seemed disassociated from the pain, somehow. I liked it.
just phyllis
June 15, 2012 07:37 AM
The punch to the heart crept up on me and...wham! Maternal strength and deep sadness in a concentrated package.
Chicken Mãâàn
June 15, 2012 07:43 AM
Just, you are right, I didn't notice what you have..maybe pain has this effect..the denial..the abandonment.. Thank you for your comment.

Clark, first as a response to your message, yes Afrodite and me are sisters and it is to me as though knowing you all, cause she is constantly talking to me about her friends in the OS and the writings she reads .
What a beautiful comment. Sometimes even if the world has not ended for some life although living is dead, cause their heart has ended.

So many, many thank you for taking the time to read me and help me improve. Have a beautiful day.
Olga Stathi
June 15, 2012 07:53 AM
Olga, the rawness and intensity of this poem really left me struggling for words.

Well done. Very well done.
Little Kate
June 15, 2012 07:59 AM
Kate, it is so difficult to me to address you as "Little'' after writing such good and encouraging words on my work. I need all the criticism I can get and I want to thank you for the friendship you have given me to my efforts.
Thank you
Olga Stathi
June 15, 2012 08:08 AM
Olga, it is my pleasure.

And, you know, I would much prefer to be called Kate anyway.
Little Kate
June 15, 2012 08:16 AM
Thank you and by what I am reading your challenge is going to be a success. I await for your and Jd's work... Be well...
Olga Stathi
June 15, 2012 08:27 AM
Olga, the whole poem is clearly straight from the heart. I hope you are being a good mother to yourself.
Emily Conyngham
June 15, 2012 09:09 AM
Pandora, thank you for your insightful comment. To be honest, I am not a good mom concerning myself..
Olga Stathi
June 15, 2012 09:15 AM
You are the mom of me..!!!! Thank you for sharing..Rated with my feelings.
Stathi Stathi
June 15, 2012 11:17 AM
"Just a writer" Olga???
I think not!
OUTSTANDING WORK!!!
I will get it in the anthology when I get home from work....

J D
J D Smith
June 15, 2012 01:52 PM
JD, so thank you for your time and your GREAT comment. You are OUTSTANDING on your encouragement. Many many thank you and sorry for being late for your call.
Olga Stathi
June 15, 2012 02:10 PM
Your words wore a river through me. Especially this "Life was still living when the end of the world came." and the last stanza that got me in my gut. r
maria heng
June 16, 2012 12:22 PM