Her Heart Is Golden

She's a free spirited woman
Full of life
Full of hope 
Full of compassion
Though her shell is fragile 
Her faith is strong 
She stand by her beliefs 
Though she's made mistakes and 
learned to move on 
Maybe she can't promise she won't make more
But her radar is on high alert to detect 
even the smallest pulse of distress 
She's an amazing inspiring woman
Outgoing outspoken
Never utter the "F" word
Giving and caring is her nature 
Always making sure everyone is loved 
Although she's not a good cook 
but you'll never go hungry with her 
She'll never ask you for anything 
but making sure you're happy 
She'll be there when needs be
She'll take you in her home for free 
And everyone fits perfectly into her heart 
all colors, shapes and sizes 
She's very much beautiful inside and out 
Her heart is golden and 
She's my mother my best friend 
and i HEART her... Smile! 

      Akkina R Downing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Very beautiful ode to your mother Akkina, you have inherited her golden light. Keep shining it all around. Leanne x
Downing  Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 9:37 PM
Thank you so much Leanne, and nice to meet you :) thank you for taking time to read my poems and leaving me beautiful comments. Greatly appreciated! Hugs and smiles :)
Mccall Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 2:11 PM
This is such a beautiful poem about your mother Kina I can tell you love her very much and that she has been a great inspiration in your life. Keep giving her hugs. :-)
Downing  Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 9:46 PM
She sure is everything to me. I am grateful to have her as my mother...thanks Ed, for always leaving me kind comments. It means so much :)
J.T. Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 12:04 AM
Nice job Akkina -JT
Downing  Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 4:29 AM
Thank you JT :)
Salehi Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Great Mother... Great daughter... Happy new year my dear....
Salehi Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 12:38 PM
You too my dear you're so kind
Downing  Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 8:54 PM
Thank you so much Pashang, and you have a happy and healthy new year :)
Turner Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 6:59 PM
Now I see where you get your kind personality. Good stuff, Akkina. I know she's proud of you, too. Heart warming write:)
Downing  Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Awe, thank you so much, Daniel. I do try to be like her but living in NY is becoming very tough. Lol!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 8:28 AM
She sounds like a wonderful woman. Merry Christmas Akkina.
Downing  Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 11:07 AM
She sure is, thank you, and you have a very Merry Christmas, Rich! Smiley, Kina:)
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