"my Teacher"

My mother was my teacher she gave me her all.
So when I had troubles she's the one I'd call.

If I needed her help she was always there.
To help me through life and teach me to share.

I was the middle child four girls and three boys.
We brought my mom so much love and joy.

When I was little she taught me to walk.
My first words were"I LOVE YOU" as she
            taught me to talk.

If I cut my finger or fell and scraped my knee.
She'd kiss it and say know it's better baby.

She helped me with my homework no matter
                       what it was.
She's the best mom at no matter what she does.

As times got hard and as I traveled through life.
She led through example how to be a good mom 
                   and a good wife.

She was the best at everything she did.
Even though I wasn't her only kid.

My mother made me the person that I wanted to be
Standing proud,truthful and strong for her to see.
                  Teresa Skyles

Entered in Linda-Marie's"ONE IN A MILLION"contest
MY mom really was my one in a million.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 5:04 PM
I'm finally getting around to seeing these cute poems from Linda's big contest. Congrats to you on this precious poem. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations on your win Teresa in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
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November 14, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Your first words were the ones your mother longed to hear, Teresa. Congratulations on your win with this wonderful tribute to her! Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Congrats, Teresa. Outstanding tribute and entry. Nice going. xxxRalph
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Teresa...congrats on well deserved win ......... Luv/best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta
Duffin Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 7:22 AM
Hi Teresa. Congratulations on your placing with this wonderful piece. A beautiful tribute to a much loved Mother. Eamon
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Teresa
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:20 PM
congratulations on your tribute to your mother and on your win. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Congratulations Teresa on a job well done, and on the honor given on your poem. Agape, Moses
Haick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations on your win in Linda's Contest, Teresa.. Love, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Congrats Teresa on your success in my One in a Million contest with this lovely write .. so sensitive and touching .. enjoy and thankxx for supporting always..with luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 6:29 AM
So appreciate u supporting my current contest Teresa.. in the process of judging now waiting for two more entries to arrive.. good luck my dear friend with luv..
Neshat Avatar
November 4, 2010 at 3:24 AM
i like how you described your feelings.
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Great entry. this was a no-brainer to write on, one's mother. OF COURSE< few people important to us like our mothers. Luv, Andrea
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November 1, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Nice tribute to Mom... Mine is also a tribute to my Mom...much enjoyed
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