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Poetry | January/February 2025

Differences Between My Mother and Me

By Reem Faruqi

Things My Mother Rarely Says

The house looks so nice and neat and lovely and I really love how you’ve straightened the cushions just so and your dal tastes amazing and the rice is so perfect and fluffy.



Things I tell My Mother When I Visit

The house looks so nice and neat and lovely and I really love how you’ve straightened the cushions just so and your dal tastes amazing and the rice is so perfect and fluffy.

4 replies on “Differences Between My Mother and Me”

Luciana Francissays:
January 27, 2025 at 11:08 am

Sometimes what we give is what we need the most.

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REEM FARUQIsays:
February 9, 2025 at 9:29 pm

Yes! So true! Thank you for reading!

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Chris O'Hanlonsays:
January 27, 2025 at 4:41 pm

Daughters sometimes feel unappreciated as we try to raise families, work, and entertain our parents. It’s so much! And a compliment from our parents would go a long way. You’ve nailed the feeling.

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REEM FARUQIsays:
February 9, 2025 at 9:29 pm

Thank you so much! When my mother compliments my house or food, makes my day lol

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