My Mother Dearest

Mama dearest, by virtue of being my biological Eve You are forever a part of me with the virtues you instilled… Mother, God’s precious gift you are to me Offering what’s best to nurture my personhood Teaching and training me through gracious example Hoisting up my mind with truth; hedging my heart with love Enabling me by your woman*-propped empowerment Raising and rearing up my spirituality to grow in the faith. Dear Mother, I praise the Lord for you Exposing me to life’s wonders midst awful realities Ardently prodding utmost against mediocrity Ready to cheer, hushing my frustration wails Earnest in admonishing while enclosing me with prayer So in time I can be like you: building lives with care… Thank you, so much, Mom; I love you; see you in heaven. *"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31:30 of the King James Bible November 1, 2020 edited on March 29, 2021 3rd place, "Mother" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/30/2021. 1st place, "ALL YOURS (Jan 24)" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/25/2021.