Mom

Mom I hope you understand
That I appreciate
Everything you've done for me,
And I think you are great.

I know it wasn't easy
Raising us on your own.
A single mom with four sons,
Facing the world alone.

Never once did you fail us,
When others might have quit.
You conquered our obstacles
Refusing to submit.

Many times I saw you cry,
But you never gave in.
Failure was not an option,
For us, you had to win.

You overcame each pitfall,
Until your sons were grown.
You showed us how to survive,
And live life on our own.

I doubt we would have made it,
Had you not led the way.
You are our unsung hero,
And why we're here today.

Thanks for your love and guidance,
You really are the bomb.
I just wanted you to know,
I'll always love you Mom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lloyd Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM
sweet poem. really enjoyed reading it.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Sweetly penned Mark on Mom's special day of luv.. needing to read these words and a lovely tribute to honor her ...
Green Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:10 PM
wonderful poem, one of the best..
Smith Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:09 PM
What a great a testimony of your mother.
Nair Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:05 PM
A heartfelt tribute to the mother. Simple and lovely.
Roberts Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM
that was a lovely tribute
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