Grown By Kindness

Kindness Found in mothers All over the world, eternally Providing, offering their love Generous and benevolent, Inspiring beauty and grace… Filled with affection, Never without an embrace, Gentle as the softest kitten… Yet, stronger than the bear Who knows only to be protective, Shielding its cub from the intruder – Reminding the heart that we too… Will defend with everything we have Inside us – becoming stronger With the urgency of sheltering The ones we love and the one… God has blessed us with, to safeguard Found in mothers All around the earth, forever Giving back to the stars and moon… Reflections erasing the shadows Whispering light into the darkness, Forever brightening the heart… With a kindness that only comes From the one who God has blessed Us with – the mother who nurtures, Gives and protects – the Mother… Who is our hearts best blessing, The kindness that assures us… We’ll always be blessed and caressed By the welcoming kiss, the affection The gentleness of one who silences Every doubt, frees us from the grief And stirs up hope inside our smile Without her, we’d never know… The meaning of a love that will always grow Deep down inside, where her kindness Prepared us for a future in this world, While stirring up belief in the world to come… Without her, we’d never know what it is… To be loved unconditionally, with a love that is… As close to God’s love as we could ever experience Here on earth, where we are merely Human, mortal – a creature who He created To love with a love that is forever, endless Kindness becomes a promise… When we know the woman who loves Unconditionally and completely With a love that is God’s answer to each Heart who needs to feel cherished, Loved with a love only He could impassion A love that only He could spark… A fire inside the heart Kindness… is the essence of the woman We call mother, mom… the gift and blessing Who is such a wonderful treasure from heaven!