Larry Belt Poet Rhyme

Things My Mama Taught Me

Mama raised us children
In the image of our Lord
She taught us how to walk and talk
With Him in one accord

She would always read the bible
Before we went to bed
She told us we'd sleep better
Just knowing what Jesus said

She took us to church on sunday
And prayed with us at night
She taught us to love our neighbor
And always treat him right

Late at night by candle light
I could hear my mama pray
She asked the Lord to guide our path
And help us find our way

Mama went to be with Jesus
When I was twenty-three
And today I teach my children
The things my mama taught me

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Ralph Taylor April 7, 2011 at 2:58 PM Beautiful tribute, Larry. Enjoyed. Great job. Ralph

Carol Sunshine Brown April 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM I see you all found some inspiration while I was not at the Soup this weekend. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and will be back again soon to read more Larry. May you have a week of good health, joy and sunshine to light up your life. Love, Carol

James Foulk April 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM i like the part Mama took us to church not sent us to church. this was a very beautiful and touching piece of poetry and some day you will see your mother again.

April 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM I think this poem is heart felt and beautiful. Great writing skills.