Peace For Mother

Fragrance of flowers in the warm sunshine Petals to coddle, bumblebees in time Curious roots find their way to nurture Through soil placed by her hand; good nature Her heart brings tenderness, truth to the soul Giving peace to children, forever whole The Blessed beside her, whispers his thoughts “Thank you for the smile on these dear tots?” Sweet trials grow the most wonderful stems Though the Breeze may blow strong through the tree limbs Bringing the joys of James in bewilderment Cry the children, “Fetch the rod and the serpent!” “Pax maternum, ergo pax familiarum” With all my heart, dear Mother, “pace aeternum”