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Happy Mother's Day Mama

Mama you gave life to me and spoil me 
with such unconditional love 
You raised me up on your own and gave me 
all that you could, and made sure I learned
from young age that wanting and needing
are two different things that I must
understand I won't always get the YES.

You taught me to be a lady with self respect
and a humble passion heart act with pure
intent that shall love others especially 
the needy ones.

You made sure that God is above everything
that I must always give Him thanks and praise.

You told me but once, that I have two choices 
in life... Be lazy and miserable or work hard
and happiness will sustain me, and of course 
I wanted to be just like you mama.

No matter what situation I'm in, you're
always there to the rescue, you never yelled
but softly asked if I learned a lesson.

In your beautiful chocolate brown eyes
I was perfect and still is somewhat..."wink."
In your sweetest and golden heart I was 
the owner and will always be.
That beautiful sweet smile lets me know 
how proud you are for me, and 
In your loving arms is my comfort zone 
safe and worldly peaceful. 

Day in and day out you are as ever the same 
never loses a single strand of your patience and 
unconditional love for me.
Mama you're my world inspiration my hero.
Words can't express enough of my gratitude  
for all you've done and sacrificed for me.

I am who I am today because of you and God 
I am truly and sincerely grateful everyday.
I thank you with all my heart and soul,
and I love you to the max and to no end.
Happy Mother's Day Mama... Smile 


       Akkina R Downing
               5-8-17

Happy mother's day to all the mothers who sacrificed everything for their children

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Silent One

Date: 2/5/2018 9:41:00 AM

awww what a beautiful sweet poem about your wonderful mum..

Edward Mccall

Date: 8/28/2017 10:42:00 PM

This is such a beautiful poem Kina I can't believe I waited until now to read it. It definitely brought tears to my eyes and put a lump in my throat. this is one of the loveliest, sweetest and most heartfelt Mother's Day poems I have ever read. I am proud to have you as a soup friend. you write so beautifully well done kina well done.

Akkina Downing
Date: 8/29/2017 5:29:00 AM

Aww, thank you so much Ed. Your words of kindness means a lot to me. And proud to have you my soup friend... hugs :)

James Inman

Date: 5/27/2017 5:17:00 AM

Beautifully said Akkina.

Akkina Downing
Date: 8/29/2017 5:30:00 AM

I'm sorry I just saw this comment but I thank you very much. I truly appreciate your lovely comment... hugs :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/12/2017 9:45:00 AM

Akkina, I believe that your wonderful poem will touch every mother and child and will have a sea of smiles spread across many lands from now until way past mother's day. A7:) Amitiés

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/12/2017 10:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Miss Ann-Marie, hope you'll have a bless one :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2017 8:06:00 AM

A Mother's love is perpetual. Very lovely, Kina:) Give yours a hug from me:)

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/12/2017 8:33:00 AM

Hey you, I'm so happy to see you back :) a big hug :)

Kamal Jaiswal

Date: 5/11/2017 9:26:00 PM

it is the most beautiful poem and outstanding tribute to mother,great work,i love your writing.

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/12/2017 5:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Kamal :)

Mike Reed

Date: 5/11/2017 6:59:00 AM

Akkina- What a beautiful poem. I will be following you! Thank you for your nice comments on my poem. Mike Reed

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/11/2017 9:11:00 AM

Thank you Mike :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/10/2017 7:26:00 PM

I believe that a mother/daughter bond has no match in the human equation. The love that you share is remarkable and so self evident in this poem. You recall all the magic that surrounded your youth and recognize that your mother was the source and inspiration for that magic. Your words are like a bouquet of flowers that brighten the senses and pay tribute to the love you hold for your mother. Emile. #7

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/10/2017 7:41:00 PM

Awe, Emile, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. She is my everything. I do anything for her... Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/10/2017 2:34:00 PM

- So beautiful to your dear mother, Akkina (we have Mother's Day in February) - My mother died 6 years ago, miss her every day - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/10/2017 3:05:00 PM

Oh wow, I thought it was universal and in May, but I'm sorry for yours. And thank you always... Hugs :)

Laken Smith

Date: 5/9/2017 7:48:00 PM

Such a lovely poem. I am touched that you two are so close. Such a blessing.

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/9/2017 8:00:00 PM

Thank you Laken, yes I am very fortunate with her. We are both lucky I guess :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/9/2017 7:18:00 PM

Making, I can tell by this special tribute what a wonderful mother you have. That you have expressed such beautiful appreciation in this poem is a credit to her love. How fortunate you are and she is too, to have a daughter like you! ; ) 7

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/9/2017 7:25:00 PM

Oh no worries, it happens a lot, even on mine... Lol!

Akkina Downing
Date: 5/9/2017 7:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Miss Connie and yes I am truly bless for her :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/9/2017 7:20:00 PM

Akkina, my Kindle changed your name to Making....drives me crazy that it always does that. Sorry!