For My Mother

Since I can remember…
   You’ve always been there for me
       A light, a smile, love that is alive
   Coloring my darkness in hues of life
Brilliant and bright, filled with insight

Since I was a little girl…
   You’ve encouraged my hopes and dreams
       Kissed away all my fears and tears
    Brought me a feeling of contentment
Falling across my senses with gentleness

Since I can recollect…
   You’ve whispered kindness into my heart
       Left me with words of wisdom, so strong
   Words of warmth, faith and joy within
Lingering on my soul’s depths in sweet dreams

Since I was so very young…
   You’ve lifted away all my worry and concern
      Filled my mind with soft words of tenderness
   Brought alive the dance of serenity
Baptized me in contented resilience

Since I can recall…
   You’ve been the one who knows my heart
      Whispers sincerity through my thoughts
   Awakens affection and correction
Reassuring my mind’s worst disappointments

Since I was a babe in your arms….
   You’ve always left me feeling so alive
      With love that lasts through everything
   Brings with it a faith that believes
Light that pierces through the night’s haunting

Since I have known you, sweet Mother…
   You’ve given me hope for the morrow
      Taught me that love always follows
   The light of those who trust in God
Follow their hearts and give from their soul…

Love that is forever alive with kindness
   Love that lives inside those who wisely listen
       To hopes and dreams, feelings that whisper
   To life – with joy, faith and insight, inspiration
From the heart who prays for peace and devotion

Love that is forever – a part of you, my Mother
The heart who holds her child by strings of sincerity
Faith, hope and love that abide within the one
Who knows that God above sanctifies this life
And gives the only love that is greater than yours!

birthdaychildhoodinspirationalmothermothersfree verse

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Valsa George

November 22, 2021 at 1:58 AM

A wonderful poem of gratitude for your mother's boundless love. It seems she filled your heart with all positive qualities one can think of ! Mothers influence their children's lives in ways that can't be enumerated. "Taught me that love always follows The light of those who trust in God/ Follow their hearts and give from their soul…" I think this is the most valuable lesson she taught you ! This is indeed a lovely piece of writing, Gina!