To Mom

Mom, I tried to think of
What to get for you this year
I wondered how to give you something new
And as I thought of the best way
To show that you are dear
I knew without a doubt what I should do

I figured it was time for me
To write in my own words
And tell you all about the way I feel
For, as much as cards in stores
Are eloquent and sweet
It’s what comes from MY heart that makes it real

No Hallmark message ever could
Convey the love I have
In just the way that I would let you know
That through the years you’ve come to be
More precious every day
Please trust that I will always love you so

Remember on those days
When you may be feeling low
Your daughter loves you very, very much
That even though we’re far apart
She thinks of you in prayer
And often longs to feel her mother’s touch

So, let this day be filled
With happy memories
Of when your children gathered all around
When happiness sprung from sparkling eyes
And laughter filled the room
When joy was such an overwhelming sound

Know that your children treasure you
Although at times may fail
To give you the respect that you are due
But we know that you’ve deserved
Our deepest heartfelt thanks
For everything you’ve done…and you still do!



I love you, Mom!




Written for Carolyn Turner by Donna Golden (for Mother’s Day) May, 2008 ©

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 4/25/2010 11:39:00 AM
Congrats Donna on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a wonderful write to feature and share with us all..luv..Linda-Marie
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Date: 4/24/2010 5:48:00 AM
Congrats on this being featured Oh how I miss mothers day with my mom she had 10 kids and we all wanted her lol great write and read keep up the great writing
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Date: 4/19/2010 2:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Donna. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/18/2010 4:09:00 PM
Bet she framed this one and put on the wall...no better gift to give and congtats on the feature! - Tim
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Date: 4/18/2010 3:59:00 PM
What a wonderful Mother's Day gift. I'm sure your Mom loved it. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 7/10/2008 10:54:00 AM
Donna, what a lovely tribute of dedication and gift to give your mother. This is much more valuable than any gift could ever be as it comes from the inner depths of your heart packed full of love. I commend you for a well deserved applause on your creative personality and gift of writing that you are sharing with us all. Great Poem Donna... MPK
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