So Many Mothers

Kindheartedness to me
Comes in many forms
Being fostered and cared for
As my young life storms

Born to a mother
Who decided to leave
But this seven year old
Never wanted to grieve

For his words became true
As he grew through the years
The matrons in children's homes
Replaced his tears

As he grew to his teens
With his friends he did stay
For their mother became his
So many mothers to this day

As i look back 
To the women in my life
They all became my mother
And saved my life from strife

Kindheartedness to me
Came in many, many forms
So many unlike my mother
Seen me through the storms
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bangalee Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 11:55 PM
This world is amazing, full with love and hate equally; if one avoids in another place someone ready to accept by heart....beautiful poem shared; pleasure to read.......
Witt-King Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM
It's so true James. Love is where you find it. I also was blessed with many "mothers" as my mom was so unwell for most of my life. See Mom's Malaise in three parts for the story. You've written a beautiful tribute to the women who opened their heart to you. Quite lovely. In fact, this goes into my favorites. Thank you.
Brown Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:31 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry and I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration James. This looks like one to be in the winners circle my friend. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM
A wonderful tribute to the many Mothers who are much more than Mothers, James. And I'm extremely happy to know that there was some one there for you...so many are not as lucky!! Thanks for reading and posting those kind comments for me. You know I always appreciate them. Peace, love, Audrey
Devonshire Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 10:12 AM
God bless all of the women who showed you kindness, James. Your appreciation for them shines in your heartfelt poem. I'm so glad they were there to support you through "the storms." Much love to the Highlander, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM
nice tribute---is that true?
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