A Mother's Smile (Zanila Rhyme) Poem by Victoria Dame

A mother's smile quivers, in her arms;
little bundle of great joy.
She wipes no tears, shows none of her fears
as she holds to her heart her sweet boy.

A mother's smile wavers, as she stands,
watching the bus drive away.
Shows none of her fears, she wipes no tears.
She waits for the end of the school day.

A mother's smile falters, as she meets
the new love of her son's life.
She wipes no tears, shows none of her fears-
looking for a daughter in his wife.

A mother's smile dissolves, as she hears
to Iraq he has been called.
Shows none of her fears, she wipes no tears.
Hugs him to her heart, can it be stalled?

A mother's smile will not shine again;
a note came and stole her joy.
She wipes no tears, shows none of her fears
until they leave and she has no boy.