My Mother, My Hero

She may be someone so many people know,
               but my mother will always be my favorite hero.
She is tough and strong in ways I can’t explain, 
and in moments of sadness, her joy shall remain.
      On my heart she leaves a tender loving stain. 

       What is a hero in everybody’s longing eyes?
It’s someone who in extreme difficulty still tries.
            She’s a rock for the family when in distress,
I’m proud to be her daughter, I must confess. 
    She calms me down when I’m an emotional mess. 

When I’m sick she makes me chicken soup to heal, 
          if only she knew how loved she makes me feel. 
Her adoring faith shows in her daily life, 
              and for my dad is the most heartwarming wife. 
She saves my soul when in stuck in anguished strife. 

          She’s kind and forgiving full of fortitude and trust,
and being there for others has always been a must.
She raised me to be the woman I am today, 
            and inspires my writing in every single way. 
There are so many other compliments I could say. 

           She’s the sweetest grandma to my beautiful daughter, 
because courage and love she has always taught her. 
    At the soup kitchen she helps the starving people eat,
giving food and water that they don’t get on the street. 
              To little homeless Joey she always gives a special treat. 

          She asks for nothing but gives more of herself, 
even though she’s not in the perfect health. 
     I know no one who is like her to many others, 
the foundation of strength to my sister and brother.
                              No there will never be another hero like my mother. 



Hero Contest
Silent One
November 25, 2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/9/2017 4:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Laura - well-done, my friend! This is absolutely gorgeous! :-) <3
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Date: 12/7/2017 6:53:00 AM
Evocative indeed, brought some happy and sad memories of my mum. Congrats on your contest win!
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Date: 12/1/2017 5:02:00 PM
Extremely beautiful write...every word reflects your love for her.....congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/1/2017 6:49:00 AM
Back to happily congratulate you on a most deserving win, Luloo:)
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Date: 11/28/2017 3:27:00 PM
Awesome write, Laura, it is nice that your mom is your hero... congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:09:00 AM
thank you sweet Eve...you are always so kind...be blessed! :)
Date: 11/28/2017 2:44:00 PM
I see why this poem is in First Place Luloo. Congratulations on a deserving win! : )
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:09:00 AM
many thanks sweet Connie! Hope all is well :)
Date: 11/28/2017 11:31:00 AM
Every mother will evoke their happiness if they happen to read your poem
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:08:00 AM
thank you dear Isor :)
Date: 11/28/2017 11:18:00 AM
Great poem ... Congratulations on your first place ...
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:08:00 AM
thank you dear Probir :) hope all is well!
Date: 11/28/2017 9:47:00 AM
Returning with congratulations Laura on your first place win in the contest with your beautifully written poem. Warmest wishes..
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:08:00 AM
thank you sweet once again sweet Susan! :)
Date: 11/28/2017 9:39:00 AM
Amazing poem Laura! Absolutely loved this. Agree with Silent One that many can relate to your write. Congratulations on your First Place win in the contest!! Best, Judy
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:07:00 AM
many thanks sweet Judy :)
Date: 11/28/2017 9:37:00 AM
So so beautiful and relatable too, mothers are universal heroes. This reads so well :)) Congratulations on your wonderful win!!
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:07:00 AM
thank you sweet Sneha :)
Date: 11/28/2017 9:11:00 AM
Laura my mother is also my hero, so this one really touched me.. This is a brilliant write also and shows how far you have developed as a poet.. Many people who love their mothers will enjoy this one.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:07:00 AM
thank you so much for the kind words dear Silent One, I always appreciate your amazing sentiments. I am grateful for the first placement too. Mothers should be our heroes because they gave birth to us, created us. You can't get more heroic than that! Thanks -luloooo
Date: 11/27/2017 7:47:00 AM
A loving tribute to a lovely woman, Laura:) we both do think alike- I wrote a poem for my dad for this contest:)
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Date: 11/29/2017 5:06:00 AM
awww there's just something about our parents that give us such strength and courage to fight another day..thanks sweet Jo :)
Date: 11/25/2017 6:07:00 PM
You make me love your mother. My children were here for Thanksgiving and have gone home. Wonder what they say/think of me.
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Date: 11/26/2017 1:09:00 PM
I'm sure they love and adore you!!! We all do! Thank you dear Sunlite :)
Date: 11/25/2017 12:48:00 PM
Laura, such a beautifully expressed and loving tribute to your amazing Mom. The depth of your pride, joy and love is palpable in your excellent write. Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 11/28/2017 9:45:00 AM
My apologies Laura for accidentally putting Line's name in place of yours...
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Date: 11/26/2017 1:08:00 PM
thank you sweet Susan :)
Date: 11/25/2017 12:14:00 PM
Bravo, Laura... congrats on lucking out with this awesome mother and for this beautiful tribute.
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Date: 11/26/2017 1:08:00 PM
yes I love her so much! thank you sweet Line :)
Date: 11/25/2017 11:56:00 AM
Laura, your mother sounds like a beautiful person and this is a beautiful tribute. John
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Date: 11/26/2017 1:08:00 PM
thank you dear John :)
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