Cup of Love

It is a family tradition 
Passed from year to year
That we spend together 
And celebrate with cheer

As the first snowflakes fall
We hear mama’s voice call
"It’s time for hot cocoa;
Come one and come all"

She asks nothing in return
Just quality time to share
Making each cup special
To show how much she cares

Now anxiously we wait
When leaves begin to fall
That cup of love to come
With winters first snowfall


Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dufresne Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM
That's beautiful, lena ! Love how you captured your Mother's special love in this family tradition. Great poem . Thank you for sharing -Robert
Ingle Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Thank you miss lolita...I preciate your comments. I love this one and perfect timing of a beautiful read...especially for this time of year, awaiting the snow....anyway could you please put a couple of big boomper marshmellows in with my hot cocoa..pl-e-e-e-aze!!! Tell momma thanks for inspiring such a lovely poem....lawrence in lou. ky.
Pickett Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Words cannot describe the emotions I am feeling at this moment... You about brought tears to my eyes... This is a Fav..... EXCELLENT poem..... You are now among my fav poets friend... Keep them coming.......:JP]
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Thank you for starting my week out with some excellent reading Lena. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Amazing work loved the last stanza. I can't wait either for that cup of love...Raul
Owens Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Lovely poem here...so nice..Enjoyed...Marty
Mason Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Sweet write here about a wonderful family tradition! Like this one, Lena. Just one little thing though ... 2nd stanza, 2nd line you want to change it to "hear" instead of here ... you "hear Mama's voice" ... smile ... Now, its perfection ...
Sheart Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM
A very beautiful tradition, made my heart smile. Keep writing! Thanks for sharing Love Light Patty
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November 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Very intelligent mom who would do that. Nice tribute to the mom that you loved. Keep the pen flowing. Sara
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