Mother's Day

I have written many poems, Mother darling Describing the wonder mother that you were. But since each reader will declare His mother far beyond compare, He wants to read a poem about her. He wants the world to know about her patience And how she carefully controlled her willful child. Whenever he would stray She would turn him on his way In direction that would keep him undefiled. She put so much love in dishes set before him That they nourished both his body and his soul. Though he never understood How so easily she could Add everything he needed to that bowl. In the evening she would linger by his bedside. Read a story and then listen to his prayer. And if in the dark of night He awakened with a fright, He knew his loving mother would be there. So I hope you don’t mind sharing honors, Mother With those others thought of lovingly today. They are still sending their love From the Heavens up above And guiding their dear children on their way. 5/9/13