We Boast of Her

She has a mama’s lap and a mama’s smile. There is a gentleness that reassures children. They climb up, knowing her hugs will be perfect She is a woman who understands people She speaks the language of children There is a loving awareness that precedes her She is content in her life’s work Grateful she was born a woman, Doing angel’s work, loving humanity She is not boastful, so we boast of her We are glad she is our mama We are thrilled