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I wrote this poem for my beloved Mother for Mother's Day, 1997. I always made sure she knew how much I Love her and adore her and doing so, gives me some solace now that she is no longer here with me. But the loss of my Mom never gets any easier. 

My Friend, My Mother

What words do I write? What words can I say?
About my dear Mother, when there is really no way...
To adequately state, to totally uphold,
A real superwoman which never gets told.

The credit she deserves cannot be explained.
Exalt her I do for she's truly ordained.
Her spirit is relentless. Her courage so great.
With a heart so big I can only elate.

Her will is astounding though her mountains are steep.
Her compassion's abounding. Her integrity runs deep.
With endurance so endless and vitality, did I mention?
Perseverance, she has plenty; her best, her intention.

A greater compliment I could never receive,
Compared with my mother? Truly, I can't even perceive,
For she is unique, surely one of a kind.
For one, even remotely, like her I never could find!

My dear Mother I honour. My dear Mother I praise.
The Lord, always, He's with her for she lives by His Ways.
Never shall I know again, one so dear and true.
My dearest, most beloved friend, I truly, deeply love YOU!!!

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly
©1997 - Mother's Day
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sheehan Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful tribute to your mother. It has nice rhythm and flow. Enjoyed immensely.
Donnelly Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 8:06 AM
Thank you, Frank. I appreciate your kind feedback. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie
Ajmal Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 7:31 AM
Ahh it s such a sweet poem about mother s love, mother s truly are a gift of God, when it comes to their children, no sacrifice is greater for them, a great tribute to your mother, good luck
Donnelly Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Thank you, Faraz. Yes, my Mother was surely a Gift from God. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie
Gauthier Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 8:17 PM
A lovely tribute. She must be a fabulous lady. Superb write, Artsieladie.
Donnelly Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 12:35 PM
Thank you, Line. Yes, she was and always will be a fabulous lady in my eyes. Whenever someone says, "You are just like your Mother", there's no better compliment I can receive. All the best to you my friend. :) ~ Artsie
Michael Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 7:46 PM
Really good...spirit in the poem... A lovely dedication...All the best my friend...
Donnelly Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 12:31 PM
Thank you, Arturo. Actually, rather inadequate in my estimation. All the best to you as well my friend. :) ~ Artsie
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