Mother's Love

If only we could keep them, Insulated from the world, As protected as those first nine months, When beneath our hearts they’re curled. We would keep at bay, intruders, Who would separate our child, From the safety of our loving arms, Where his life is undefiled. But a mother only has him, To herself a short, short while, Until temptations find the way, Her sweet child to beguile. So while he’s small, she’ll teach him, The very best she can And pray that he’ll remember, ‘Til he grows into a man. For a mother’s love is strong enough, To stretch across the years, Even though sometimes the road is paved With sorrows and with tears. So all you sons of mothers, And all dear daughters too. Though the world may turn against you, There’s one place you can turn to. Though it be in memory only, There’s the safe spot that you knew, Where protected by your mother. Not a thing could trouble you. Turn once again to childhood, And remove that heavy yoke. Recall the sound of your mother’s voice, And the loving words she spoke. Try once more to remember them, And the wisdom they impart. For no truer words were ever heard, Than those from your mother’s heart. By: Joyce Johnson