Cheryl Hoffman Poet Light Verse

Mom

She's 79 and a live wire,
hardly ever sits down
and doesn't easily tire,
She is young at heart
and that's plain to see,
takes care of herself
which we can all agree.
Although she is like Ginger Rogers
without her Fred Astaire,
she realizes without her partner,
life isn't always fair,
But she manages her pain and strife, 
being she's an optimist
with a zest for life,
So, I thank God
my Mom is still healthy and aware,
because this grand dame
isn't ready for some old rocking chair!

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Freddie Robinson Jr. October 28, 2016 at 11:45 PM Wonderful tribute, Cheryl. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my mother at some point in the day. Cherish yours, you'll miss her dearly when the time comes for her to pass away. Love this poem, lady. Much love to you. RW

Paul Schneiter July 5, 2016 at 2:57 PM This is a lovely, heartfelt tribute to your Mother but with a skillfully managed dash of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed it and didn't want it to end. Commendable work, Cheryl. hugs x x x Cheryl Hoffman July 5, 2016 at 8:47 PM Thanks for your kind comment Paul! Hugs xxx

Dave Timperley June 22, 2016 at 6:18 AM Lovely write Cheryl, God Bless. D. Cheryl Hoffman July 5, 2016 at 8:46 PM Thanks so much Dave! God Bless!:)

Mike Hauser June 4, 2016 at 7:45 AM Made me think of my Mom! Thank you! Cheryl Hoffman July 5, 2016 at 8:45 PM Thanks Mike, God willing my Mom will live to see 100 her health is that good!:)

Cheryl Hoffman April 15, 2016 at 6:29 AM Thank you so much Lenny, btw I added some more lines to my "In a Pickle" poem because didn't care for the ending much...

Lenny Gazbowski April 14, 2016 at 10:58 PM A delightful tribute to your mum Cheryl. Lovely read. Cheryl Hoffman April 21, 2016 at 7:29 PM Thank you Lenny, sorry this reply is so late! Btw, am glad you are a cancer survivor too! Happy writing!:)

Skat A March 26, 2016 at 2:21 AM cheryl hoffman, I was moved by your poem, SKAT Cheryl Hoffman March 28, 2016 at 9:19 PM Thank you Skat, my Mom is literally like the energizer rabbit!

Cheryl Hoffman March 23, 2016 at 9:33 AM I'm the poet and am posting a comment on my own poem to let you all know I forgot to delete the last paragraph of my poem so it looks like I'm repeating it! Sorry because personally I think I ruined it......aaaaargh!