Letter To My Mother

Dear Mom, It’s hard to think of things to say
about you that already you don’t know.
The ways you worked hard each and every day
and sacrifices made so we’d all grow
with good things that in life would see us through.
You took us all to church so right from wrong
we’d realize and know that God is true.
Because of trials, also we grew strong
because you’ve been a model to us all
of persevering when things go awry.
I know how you suffered when you were small.
Your self-esteem was low, yet still you’d try
to break away though you endured much strife.
Thanks, Mom; for this we had a decent life.


April 24, 2023 
for Anoucheka Gangabissoon's Letter to my Mother Poetry Contest
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Alex Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM
"you’ve been a model to us all" - Great writing on a great mother. Congratulations!
Narain Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Nice poem. Moms teach us a lot.
Kingston Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 8:58 PM
She sounds just wonderful. What a good model for so many. She would be lovely to meet. Was she a wonderful poet too? I bet the answer was yes.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Actually my mom is very quirky and stubborn, but she instilled values and confidence in me. She loves to read, but she is no poet. She thinks I got my skills from her Welsh ancestors. Supposedly there was a poet in that mix.
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:34 AM
This open letter to your mum shows her as a woman of strength with positive values, Andrea. We all have a lot to thanks our mothers for! ~ Regards // paul
Daniel Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:20 AM
A great tribute to your mom, Andrea, lovely:)
Cheney Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Sounds like your mother was a brave and dedicated women who knew what being a mother required. Thanks for sharing.
Y. Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:11 AM
Hi Andrea, You penned such a well-written letter to your dear mother in the Sonnet form. Great tribute to your mother. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day;-)Alexis
Brul Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 9:29 AM
What can be more heartwarming than this? A great tribute to our heroes. A fave for me.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:01 AM
The best tribute to a mother. We shod all give her due respect.
George Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Weathering many storms, she gave you a decent life and imparted in you love of God. Thus she has done everything a mother can do for her children.
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:28 PM
so touchful poem, thougts for all mothers in the world have a nice day
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