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Motherhood

2 Motherhood articles categorized as: Poetry

Mother’s Day Rally Letters

A series of letters, poems, and notes written by the children of prisoners. Most are directed to their parents.

 Children of Prisoners Personal Narrative Poetry

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The Day My Mother Was Sent Away
by Wenona Thompson

In this poem, Thompson discusses her feelings about her mother’s incarceration.

 Children of Prisoners Personal Narrative Poetry

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