Mom

From the cradle till now you have 
been by my side.

From scraped knees to bruised hearts,
Your  presence has been my rock,
You are always ready to help out 
whenever needed.

You're the one who has given so much 
to make me the person I am today.
Teaching right from wrong, to be morally
 just in all ways.

I see love in your eyes when you look at me,
and a frown when something is wrong.
Mom, the most amazing person I know ,
putting everyone else first in you're  life. 
I hope someday to be  more like you.
 
Till the clock on my setting sun will close
my eyes.
I'll love you Mom.


Copyright 2008
Anne Rutherford
Poems From The 
Heart Series


This was written before she died.
She really liked it , made the tears
come!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Hollywood-Cutts Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 2:11 PM
deeply moving piece. Nice tribute and compassionate piece for moms
Glover Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Anne, this is a tremendous write for Mom and it just about expresses all the feeling I had for my Mom before she died. She had more love than anyone I ever knew and after 20 years I still miss her so much. Great Job and keep up the good work. Your friend,Lynn.
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November 21, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Anne,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Just like my mother she died in june 2011 I miss her so much. OXOX Love Anne-Lise
Song Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Hi Anne..glad u enjoyed my expressions in Creator's Mirror. How could one NOT write something so expressive with a topic like that?...I have read this poem b4..it means sooo much as the hollydays roll back around...I know I will be with you in missing our dear mothers. I love the title for your book~Poems from the Heart too. Gorgeous. Love, Gwendolen
Eastman Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Beautiful poem. Touching and heart felt.
Victor Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM
this is great
A  Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Anne, a very touching poem. I have teared up as well. My mother never got to see the poem i wrote for her. And thats because i wrote it while she was here with us. Thank you for sharing your poem ~luv*SKAT
Green Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM
i know i have already left a comment, i just wanted to thank you for yours...god bless you and yours....
Johnson Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Thanks for reinstilling a mothers love in my heart. I recently wrote a poem, titled My Mothers Eyes. I would like it if you read it and let me know what you think.
Dey Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM
WORDS USED QUITE POETICALLY TO FOREGROUND OUR COMMON UNIVERSAL FEELING..I COULD FEEL EVERY STROKE DEAR!
Williams Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM
hi Anne, thank you for your kind words, i think this is a very special poem showing the love between a mother and daughter and i love it. David
Long Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM
this is beautiful..cory
Mehta Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM
very touchy , moving and full of feelings for that loaded word called mother, Anne
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 1:37 AM
ahhh, that last line is a tear jerker. Just lovely, Anne, and you will have a glad reunion one day!
Onclaud Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 3:36 PM
tenderly-written with seamless lines, anne ! :) huggs!
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Just stopping by to say 'hi' Anne and hoping all is well luv.. will be my Mom's birthday June 24th.. wishing she were here but we celebrate anyway in memories....luv..
Fiery Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:21 AM
This one brought tears in my eyes ! What should I say now Anne....! What a graet write Anne !
Greenlee Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM
I can so relate to this one.Beautiful.Thanks also for supporting my work.Have a great day...Kacey
Foulk Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM
this one made tears come to me, a very tender and so close to home for me, i wrote a poem about my poem, that she put it in a frame until she died it hanged on her wall. so know how you feel. a great piece of poetry.
Ginter Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Lovely tribute to your mother, Anne. Nice to see your words again. See you soon :) -Rob
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 1:28 AM
sweet as can be, and I am glad she enjoyed this poem so much!
Green Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM
wonderful poem, i pray all is well with you and yours..
M Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Very nice tribute to your mum Anne. Beautiful xxx
Nickolyn Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Anne, this is truly a good write. I hope to read more soon -Leigh Anne
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