For the Moms

Mothers always take the blame
When kids do something wrong
And they're the culprits if their offspring
Just don't get along.

Yet they deserve the credit
For their nine-month rent-free womb,
Which isn't quite as easy
As some menfolk would assume.

They kiss the boo-boos, warm the milk,
Make playdates, buy the clothes
And do a million little things
Nobody really knows.

Of course they have some help and yes,
They make mistakes as well,
But Mothers' Day is not the time
On deficits to dwell.

Instead, let's hear it for the moms
Who do what they do best -
Devote their lives to those they love
With very little rest!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Manassian Avatar
May 10, 2015 at 10:29 AM
Ilene....this is why you are in my favorite poet folder. Lovely! Wishing you a lovely Mother's Day. What a beautiful rhyme. I loved it. Hugs
Bauer Avatar
May 11, 2015 at 3:51 PM
hey eileen! it's been a while since i've seen you here. thanks for the lovely comment. i hope you had a wonderful mothers' day, too...
Allison Avatar
May 10, 2015 at 9:39 AM
A lovely tribute to all the mums out there - Happy Mother's day:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Our Mother's Day is in March but I loved sharing your special day:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
May 11, 2015 at 3:51 PM
thank you, jan! i'm not sure if you celebrate on the same day that we do, but if so, i hope you had a lovely day, too...
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