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You Too Are a Mother

You too are a mother
You changed their diapers
You wiped their noses
You gave them their bottles
You pampered and spoiled them
You wiped the tears from their eyes
You too are a mother
You applauded their accomplishments
You cried at their defeats
You offered a listening ear, in their time of need
You too are a mother
You shared in their pain
You gave extra encouragement when needed
You shared strong words of wisdom
You laughed at all the silly little things they would do
You cheered them on, all of their life
You assured them everything would be alright
You too are “A Mother"

Copyright © Sonnier Williams | Year Posted 2017

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Steve Tomlin Date: 4/23/2017 1:01:00 AM Good sentiment but actually i'm a father, not a mother. In a world of inequality - fathers are less than recognised as much as women are paid less than men. This poem is dangerously controversial on the topic that the eqivalent feminism would protest. Login to Reply Sonnier Williams Date: 4/23/2017 9:14:00 PM Mr. Steve, this poem is recognizing women that can't or don't have children, but have taken children under their wings... loving and nurturing them as their own. I believe they too deserve recognition. Next month we will recognize Mothers... but they also deserve recognition. Thanks for your honest reply, but there is nothing dangerous about this poem, if interpreted correctly. Be blessed!!!