In SIX WORDS or fewer, write a story about a woman who changed your life.

Mom smacked the hell outta me.

She raised bunnies, horses and men.

I bathed her photograph. First Revered.

I was born.

"Yes" she said, "I will".

He is off my watch list.

She wanted to kiss me.

I am me because of Gramma.

She fed our bellies, our souls.

She said, "walk, run, fly- high".

"Nutella and French bread," she said.

"Underwear first, then pants," she said.

April: the mentor became the mentee.

In a way, she saved me.

"Hello. I'm God," she said.

Using many languages, Muse emboldens me.

I never learned your last name.

She taught me to write poetry.

Mom, a mirror reflecting me stronger.

Mommy taught me how to love.

She mends hearts then mends them.

The young teacher taught me well.

Mom said, "Bitterness poisons your heart."

Mom said, "Forgiving others heals you."

"Our love has died," said Marcia.