Words of Encouragement

You've given me encouragement every single day,
You have helped me to fly, in your kind and loving way,
You lifted my wings with your wind, so I could see,
Which is more than anyone has ever done for me.

How do I put into words, things that I can never say,
Your words of encouragement are always here to stay,
My love and thankfulness, if I can repay it I would,
I am writing this because only you knew that I could.





This poem is dedicated to my Mom, Janet Deschler.
She is always the "wind beneath my wings".
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Sirak Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 7:44 AM
Such a lovely tribute. Congrats on your win.
Deschler Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Thank you very much, Monterey! I appreciate you stopping by. :)
Mehta Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 5:50 AM
Lovely and heartfelt poem on mommy. Congrats on the fine win, kelly
Deschler Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 8:01 PM
Thank you once again for your kind comments, Dr. Ram!
A   Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 5:32 PM
Hi Kelly, A tender loving write... :) Congratulations, with your winning poem, --A very touching topic, sponsored by the Awesome and Sweet Leonora-- Sending hugs ~LINDA
Deschler Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 8:12 PM
Hi Linda, Thank you once again! Your kind comments really meant a lot to me. I'm sending hugs back to both, you and Leonora! :)
Callus Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Kelly, this is a beautiful poem, expressed with so much ease. Congrats on win. // paul
Deschler Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Thank you very much, Paul! I do appreciate you stopping by. :)
Gasun Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 11:30 AM
This is a great poem for your mom my dear friend Kelly. Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing and your loving support in my contest! Love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
Deschler Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 7:48 PM
Thank you so much for my placement, Leonora! I do appreciate it very much, my friend! Hugs :)
Watson Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 4:03 AM
Simply beautiful. Never let a day go by when you don't tell her you love her. How I wish I could say those words to my mum right now
Deschler Avatar
February 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Thank you very much, Darren. It is difficult to say those words sometimes, but we need to say it more often. I am sure that your mum knows you love her. She will always be with you, Darren...Sorry about the late reply, but I have been sick over the past week, and I am trying to catch up now! :)
Davis Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Kelly This is a sweet and charming tribute to your mom. I can feel the true love and emotional connection you have with her and the inspiration she is to you. Nice job Thanks for the great comment on my Starting Over poem. Hugs
Mohammed Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Your words are really touching here my friend. Really well done my friend. A 7 from me.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Ohhh, a Bette Midler reference; made me love this piece that much more! Very, very heartfelt. Kudos! Sweet read :)
Deschler Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM
I just wanted to clear up any confusion with this poem. My Mom has not passed away, she is still living, sorry if I made it sound like that. This was just my way of thanking her for everything she has done for me and continues to do! :)
Kearley Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM
I'm sure this will bring tears to your mothers eyes. :*)
Posey Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Very touching tribute to a very lucky Mom. I know she is proud of you and rejoices in your writing. She has every right to be.... Hugs to ya.... Jake
Carroll Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Hi Kelly, Nice tribute to a mother. Ken
Dey Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM
A good tribute to your mom.....nice job.
Mcdaid Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 7:11 AM
i have a beautiful poem for your mum mother pearl
Mcdaid Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 4:11 AM
absoutely beautiful she would be so proud
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