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Mothers, like mine, 
the rarest of jewels. 
The givers of life; 
extending a guiding hand 
to their children, leading them 
to a beacon of light  
when lost in the dark.
They're a constant presence 
and support system, rain or shine, 
through success or failure. 
Mothers, like mine, 
unfailingly comforting.
They're always there 
to pick up the pieces; 
wiping their children's tears
with a comforting smile.
Mothers, like mine, 
stalwart pillars 
of love and support. 
Mothers greet their newborns 
with joyous beaming eyes, 
loving them prima facie. 
Unconditionally, continually, 
they love their children 
From the cradle to the grave. 
Mothers, like mine, 
the glue that hold 
households together.
Mothers give tender shoulders 
to cry on, to lean on. 
Possessors of hearts that beat 
with patience and understanding
Possessors of arms ever ready 
and eager to caress. 
Mothers, like mine, 
natural-born role models, 
teaching their children 
right from wrong, showering them 
with fruitful advice and life lessons
Mothers, like mine, 
fierce protectors; shielding 
their children from all shades 
of harm, watching them grow 
and blossom into adulthood. 
Mothers, like mine, 
lend their children wings 
to soar across troubled seas; 
over seemingly insurmountable 
obstacles day in, day out. 
Rarest of jewels, indeed.
I'll always love and cherish 
my mother 



Submitted for...
Tribute To Women Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin 
Date submitted: 03/26/2022
Date originally written:  04/12/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 4/26/2022 8:59:00 AM
Edward, your mother was a "rare" jewel indeed and gave you the ability to see other "mothers like mine." Lovely tribute. Congratulations! Easter season blessings my friend in rhythm and rhyme!
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Date: 4/26/2022 7:04:00 AM
Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write/picture for Mother's Day. Framed would make a wonderful gift. Today, be blessed with your win...........
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Date: 4/23/2022 12:17:00 AM
"Rarest of jewels" - Beautiful metaphor for them. Congratulations!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/24/2022 12:37:00 PM
Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)
Date: 4/22/2022 9:35:00 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this ode. God bless you.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/24/2022 12:38:00 PM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and my placement, Beata:-)
Date: 3/31/2021 8:30:00 AM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my Mother Challenge, your poem is written with so much love, like your image also, well done _Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/31/2021 10:35:00 AM
Thank you so much for my placement and congrats, Constance:-) Stay blessed, my friend!
Date: 7/22/2016 5:35:00 PM
Thanks from all moms. I know your mom had to love it.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/27/2017 2:43:00 PM
Written not just with my mom in mind:-) Thanks for replying, Shirley!*Hugs*
Date: 7/21/2016 1:32:00 PM
This is such a wonderful piece to honour our unequalled mothers......Mothers are the glue that hold the family and households......... I just love this brother
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/27/2017 2:41:00 PM
Ain't that the truth! Thanks for the kind words, Messoh.
Date: 7/21/2016 10:24:00 AM
Beautiful Tribute to your Mother. Mothers are very special.. Very nice!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/27/2017 2:46:00 PM
They are indeed! Thanks for your nice comments, Connie:-)
Date: 7/21/2016 9:51:00 AM
A wonderful, heartfelt tribute to your mother, Edward. Thanks for sharing.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/27/2017 2:47:00 PM
Thank you very much, Cona!

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