Mother Dearest

Mother, you are God’s good and great gift to me indeed Opening and offering to my personhood … realities’ essence which I need Teaching and training me well through your word and deed Hoisting up my mind with truth; hedging my heart with love, devoid of greed Enabling and empowering me by your motherhood roles along Scripture-creed Raising and rearing up my spirituality to grow in the faith from the Gospel seed! Dear Mother*, I praise the Lord for you and your grace-anchored sacrifices Expert are you in exposing me to God’s wonders by your awesome experiences Ardent truly in prodding me to do my best against mediocrity-forces Radiant always in cheering me up midst frustration distresses Earnest constantly in admonishing me while enclosing me with prayer embraces Steadfast in your devotion to God as seen in your worship’s praises! Thank you, so much, Mom; I love you. Your presence---my heart surely misses. * Proverbs 31:28-31 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. May 12, 2018 (Acrostic and Rhyme Forms) Honorable Mention, "YOUR CHOICE TRIBUTE VERSE..." Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/26/2019.