A Mother's Reward

A shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold Someone to take care of me when I am old A smiling face to greet me each day Breakfast in bed brought on a tray Birthdays and Mother’s Day never forgotten Pampering me and spoiling me rotten Discussing life’s problems and broken hearts Reassuring her that she can make a new start Whispering secrets and describing a dream Swapping new recipes and eating ice cream Going to garage sales and bargain shopping Afternoon walks and popcorn popping Trying on clothes and always hearing Honest answers about what I’m wearing Knowing each other’s hearts inside out Trusting her completely without a doubt There is no other friend so dear As having my daughter always near