Mother

I had often failed to see the love you freely gave to me
Protecting my innocence through all that life threw at me
Teaching me to see in myself what you always saw in me
You taught me love and grace by giving yourself completely

Then I became the Mother blessed with children of my own
To love and cherish daily with that same love you had shown
To have a child to love and teach is a precious gift to share
Memories of your love stay close because I know you care

My daughter is a Mother now with children of her own
She is busy with their lives but always has time to phone
I know she loves each child as they are hers and mine
The biggest gift a mother can give is truly the gift of time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A  Avatar
May 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM
wonderful win Betty... SKAT
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 4:25 AM
I love how you pictured the love of a mother that is passed through generations. :D KUDOS!
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 9:47 AM
I love the trilogy Betty hugs Tim
A   Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Hi Betty, ..Congratulations, <3 Enjoy my newest blog, if you like. :) I appreciate the support. Thank you--- xox~ LINDA
Palmer Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 6:08 AM
wow,wonderful write,love the journey Betty,happy belated mothers day,love the love
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