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!