Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day
to each and all.
For the one who picks you up
when you fall.

To the one who's unafraid
to say "Go back and try again!",
for she knows you can do better
and will support you to the end.

To the one who adds her own shade
when life makes you feel blue.
She'll be there to encourage
with statements like, "Just be true to you!"

To the one who brought you into the world
by means of intense pain.
There will always be those who make you feel like less
but she will be your gain.

I thank you Mom for all you do,
and though it is Mother's Day I need no special occasion.
No date upon the calendar will dictate
when I can or cannot show my deepest appreciation.

I hope these words brought a smile
upon your beautiful face.
Here's to you and mothers everywhere -
The woman in your life who cannot be replaced.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Oyewole Avatar
May 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I so much liked the fifth stanza Tim! Congrats on your well deserved win. Happy Mother's Day. AO
Hicks Avatar
May 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Thank you! The fifth stanza was my main message in this piece... glad you caught that!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 17, 2013 at 6:59 AM
Way to go Tim I enjoyed reading your poem again. Congratulations.
Hicks Avatar
May 17, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Thanks Rick!
A   Avatar
May 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, TIMOTHY! Thank you for the nice and wonderful heartfelt poem about mom's. ~LOVE~ Linda
Hicks Avatar
May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Thanks PD... it was a great contest!
Buil Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 8:49 AM
I loved your poem!! Such true and beautiful words. She probably more than smiled. (Probably hugged you pretty hard too! Haha) Great job!!!!
Hicks Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 2:13 PM
I was asleep when read it over Facebook, but she said there was tears involved... lol!
Delaney Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 11:42 PM
Your Mom would have been so thrilled with these words. I know it is a winner. SuZ
Hicks Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 2:09 AM
You're just too sweet Suzanne... thanks for the support and kind words! And she has read it actually!
Seal Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 6:12 PM
A very nicely written tribute here Tim, and good to see you say you do not need a special day, in reality every day is mothers day, well done. Take care, Richard
Hicks Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 2:08 AM
Holidays are at times skipped over in my family... they shouldn't be "stressful" I think... make each day something special. Thanks for reading as always...
Van Breda Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 6:32 AM
What a beautiful Ode to your Mom.. and in fact all Mom's around the world. It made me feel really appreciated just reading your words. My son and daughter mean the world to me... and yes, I would sacrifice all just to see them happy, confident and succesful in life-- walking by God's grace-- keeping their Faith.
Hicks Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM
You sound like quite the loving and caring mom! I am happy you could connect with my words and hope that you had fun on your special day!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Very Nice Tim. I am sure she appreciated your poem.
Hicks Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Thank you Rick (she did). Hope you enjoyed the holiday as well...
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