Mother Love Poems

I was a competent, happy housewife, but that was before my husband died,
Leaving me to rear myriad children solo, as the lone star twinkles with...

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I heard stories
Of love mom told many times
Still care to share....

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As Mother’s Day approaches 
as we prepare to thank the person who gave us birth
may we understand how the power of a mother’s love…
is…the greatest...

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Oh dear how I need you near me
Your tall presence towers my body
Your long dress flaps like peddles of flora
It's white color is so pure...

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Mother 
the streets are cold
do you know my name?
I am getting old
don't forget to pray
so maybe God 
can take your place
when you are gone...

Mother 
the...

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How about some delicious tea
I want it with crackers and brie
Honey is very sweet
Better than sweaty feet
I got bit by a yellow bee



That bee just...

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Roots and Dandelion Dreams: A Mother's Heart
- Daniel Henry Rodgers

At dawn's first blush, 
milkweed pods, 
burst with a sigh,
A feathery shower of, 
silk sending secrets......

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I hear folks say it, “Love is love,”
a mantra they like to repeat,
it’s said with such vapid sureness
you’d think it was bleatings of sheep.
But if...

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Kidding around, I called mother “Lou”
Short for Louella between us two.
She’d return the favor; call me “number three.”
At the time it was cute, now it’s...

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A clear-beaded mousie
with a pointy black nose,
twitchable beaded tail,
and ruffly yellow clothes.

The tail can tilt her head--
she nods without a squeak!
Quiet little church mouse,
I bought...

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The thin yellow
film of the year’s 
first tulip
melts to pulp
on your 
tongue. Spring-
pink, you
smile softly,
and the crickets,
in benediction,
start washing 
their little hands.
Your mother
always said
that Middle-C...

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I once had a heart of gold,  

Now it is black and cold, 

Seeing him kiss another, 

Wishing I had listened to my mother....

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Now you have gone away,
I have not much to say.
Remembering sitting on the bay, 
even when the big clouds were gray.
I know you could not...

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I went for my early morning run,
just me and my young son.
It was to be a lot of fun,
then home for a hot cross bun.
We...

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What is love between two People?
What can it ever be equal? It is, is it
Unspeakable unthinking unthinkable?
Can you think about it before the FACT?
What is...

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