The Joy of Being a Mother

So many times I wished to write about them 
but never had the courage to lift a pen,
could words ever describe their smiles
specially when they're hiding a surprise,
could words ever describe the joy
I feel, when they hug me tight,
could words ever describe my pride
when they walk up to receive a prize,
could words ever describe how my heart breaks 
when they fall, yet pretend to be brave,
I could never put in words the prayer I say
each time they leave home for school or play,
could words ever describe the warmth I feel
when I stand by the bed and watch them sleep,
arguing, talking, crying, laughing being together
words could never describe the joys of being a mother...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/23/2011 3:31:00 AM
Afroze a wonderful write here...this is really beautiful...smiles...chiquita
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Date: 7/19/2011 7:37:00 PM
Now that is an intense poem for all Moms
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Date: 6/27/2011 8:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Lay's "My Children" contest Afroze. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/24/2011 1:37:00 PM
My feelings, Afroze..a reason why I didn't write for this contest. how does one describe this joy in words... but just now saw Linda did marvelous. And you put them so beautifully here Congrats dear on your wonderful win. love, gautami
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Date: 6/23/2011 7:10:00 PM
No words can't describe it but you have done a pretty good job with mere words. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/23/2011 5:55:00 PM
Congrats Afroze on your wonderful win in children contest with this terrific entry luv.. most beautiful words ..it is a joy to be a Mother.. enjoy ..with luv..
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Date: 6/17/2011 8:08:00 AM
A Lovely beautiful poem depicting the feelings of a mother.Love it Afroze....Best wishes.
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Afroze Ali
Date: 6/17/2011 10:21:00 PM
thankx for your kind words Kashinath.
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Afroze Ali
Date: 6/17/2011 10:21:00 PM
thankx for your kind words Kashinath.
Date: 6/17/2011 12:44:00 AM
how deply profound the way you describe your sentiments about being a mother, afroze.. beautiful.. come visit me?? :) huggs, nette
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Date: 6/17/2011 10:27:00 PM
thank you for your appreciation. I have three boys aged 9, 7&3. they keep me on my toes like a whirlwind my life goes.... i am not able to access my soup mail can't say why???
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