In a Mother's Hand

In a Mother’s hand 
You will find patience
Perseverance and dedication
The ability to look past imperfection

In a Mother’s hand
You will find courage
Strength and understanding
An acceptance of responsibility

In a Mother’s hand
You will find discipline
Advice and encouragement
A need to provide guidance

In a Mother’s hand
You will find love
Compassion and generosity
A place of protection

In a Mother’s hand 
You will find pride
 Honor and integrity
A governess of principles 

In a Mother’s hand
You will find a reflection
Of all her hopes and dreams
And the sacrifices she made

In a Mother’s hand
You will find the hand of a child
Naive to the worth of
A Mother’s hand
Until
A child’s hand is within their own
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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