Laurie Ginn Poet I do not know?

What Makes a Mother a Mom

Sleepless nights
Wiping noses
Whispers in your ear to calm you
Prayers and tucking in tight
Rubbing in sun screen
Wiping off faces
Catching lightning bugs with you
Feeding your dog, your goldfish and the hamster
Standing endlessly waiting on your favorite ride
Then learning by the gate that you have to use the bathroom
And doing it all again
Spraying you with the hose
Telling you family stories to give you belonging
More sleepless nights
Living my life with Christ so hopefully you choose the same
Baking cookies
Teaching you how to bake
Sure all six of your friends can spend the night
Soccer games, football games, basketball games, and baseball
Trying sooo hard to pick up the dag gone snake you caught
Because I know you’ll be heart broken
Becoming suddenly stuffed when you’re still hungry and wanting whatever
Letting you want and not have everything
Did I mention sleepless nights
Praying you win
Letting you fail
Teaching you to drive, I’m so sorry I yell
Watching you grow
Beaming with pride
And learning how to let go
Oh,,, and sleepless nights
Thank you God

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Raul Moreno May 10, 2009 at 2:16 AM Laurie, nice work and congrats on your feature...Raul

Ernilando Tugaff May 7, 2009 at 5:05 AM Hello Laurie, beautiful poem for Mother's Day. Congrats. Mine is also featured thi sweek.Ernilando

Lena Townsend May 5, 2009 at 5:50 PM Great write and just in time for Mother's Day! Congratulations on having it featured this week. Smiles from Lolita

Barbara Gorelick May 4, 2009 at 6:33 PM You pretty well summed it up..congrats on your sweet write being featured. BG

John Loving Iii May 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM congrads on being featured. john

Laura Mckenzie May 4, 2009 at 2:09 PM All of that and so much more makes a Mother I can relate to this wonderful poem! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Anthony Nutter May 4, 2009 at 11:57 AM Very well written I caught myself laughing as I was reading. The reality of it all struck me funny for some reason. Congratulations on being featured this week.

Ronald Bingham May 4, 2009 at 11:38 AM Laurie that is absolutely beautiful, what a lucky child to have a mom like you. It reminds me of an old song called " No Charge ". Congrats on having it featured. God Bless. Ron

James Fraser May 4, 2009 at 10:51 AM Laurie, congrats on having your poem featured. I too still have sleepless nights with my kids, part of being a dad and a Mom. James,x

Daver Austin May 4, 2009 at 7:57 AM Congrats, Mom, on this selection. If I come back in another life, and I have choice, I want you for a mom. Love, daver

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire May 4, 2009 at 6:37 AM Dear Laurie,Congratulations on YOUR Featured POEM "What Makes A Mother a Mom" A very well written description of a LOVING MOM I LOVE the last line LOVE ALWAYS...HG

Vince Suzadail Jr. May 4, 2009 at 6:30 AM Having children doesn't make a woman a MOM. Your poem gives an accurate description of a MOM. Congrats Laurie on having it featured. God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter May 4, 2009 at 6:20 AM Oh Laurie, this is too beautiful. And aren't we so lucky to have known this? The letting go, the hardest part of all. Warmest congrats an such a wonderful write. Love, Shar

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 4, 2009 at 3:54 AM Laurie, Congratulations on having your poem "What Makes a Mother a Mom" featured this week. Your love for your children is beautifuly told in this tribute to mothers. Love, Dane

Anna-Marie Docherty May 4, 2009 at 3:38 AM Wonderful writing, Congratulations on being featured, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

Brian Strand May 4, 2009 at 12:59 AM Congrats on your feature this week Laurie Rgds Brian

May 3, 2009 at 7:39 PM What an uplifting way to live. Blessings to you for sharing this poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen

Carrie Richards May 3, 2009 at 6:50 PM What lucky children you have, living in a house of love and laughter, and dancing, and good things to eat!! You are making a haven....and best of all ....you feel blessed!! Congratulations dear girl, on this poem being featured this week! :) hooray for you!!

Christopher Higgins February 2, 2009 at 4:36 AM Laurie this is so precious..I am a daddy and I can relate so much of this piece..you captured the love of being a parent so well. I am glad I chose to read this one because I just read your comments on my poem and your son seeing that chicken coming out was the most hilarious thing to read..great laugh..I think there is a big difference with being a father and a daddy..mine was a father..many times I wanted a daddy but I do miss him so..thanks for the love my friend..hope you are smiling.

Robin L. Gass January 21, 2009 at 6:20 AM Laurie, you must be such a terrific mom! This is a wonderful write. The love we feel for our kids is amazing. A love that knows no bounds, from the moment we know that we are expecting. And the worry. And yes, those sleepless nights! Love and hugs, Robin p.s. I never thought I could love a rat, either, but he was sweet, for a rat. He liked it when I scratched behind his ears and he would cuddle against my hand. RG

Lawrence Ingle January 14, 2009 at 4:21 PM What a loving task.. Mommies are the best thing ever. Great writing, with great truths. love it..Lawrence in Lou. Ky.

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 14, 2009 at 9:27 AM Toughest job in the world, at times the most frustrating, and at times the most rewarding. Good Moms are angels spending a few years on earth. Vince

Amy Swanson December 6, 2008 at 7:35 AM Very warm and moving, Laurie, this is what makes a mother a mom, as you well stated in your title. Blessed children to have a mother like this. :) God bless friend, and also thank you, for your kind comments on my poetry, it was appreciated. Happy Holidays to you and yours! :) Amy

Ali Matheny December 1, 2008 at 6:36 PM Sounds like great kids. . . Love Your Friend Alexz P.S. If they have a M y S p a c e then they can see how ugly I am. . . .

Carrie Richards November 28, 2008 at 6:16 PM As old as my kids get, I never cease having those sleepless nights. And they have kids of their own. It's part of the job. What a lovely poem, all mother's can relate! ~ Carrie

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