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Summary Of Momma By Crystal Meeker
I the poem “Momma” by Crystal Meeker the narrator chronicles a childhood recollection confessed by a sibling. In this epic account, the speaker gives reasoning for immense guilt that one feels for arguing with their mother. Primarily, the author discovers the commitment possible of a mother honoring altruism love. Regularly, children are unaware of the hardships their parents are facing. Our author states “Momma stood vacant-eyed and hollow-cheeked by hot suds / waiting for the end of some inaudible incantation of Homer.” (Line 9-10) Have you ever wondered what random thoughts pop through another person’s head? Surely, you have heard of the phrase “You’re here, but you’re not here.” This can be described as someone in deep thought.

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