Momma - Happy Mother's Day Poem by James B. Earley

This Mother's Day....I write...in remembrance
....Thanking the Universe for all it's wrought
Including this jewel of a woman...it lent us
And the marvelous joy her wisdom taught

I won't tolerate bickering amongst you
....Physical fighting....there'd better not be
As brothers and sisters you will get along
...Under threat...of the....old elm tree

Certainly you'll have disagreements
.....She'd remind us....from time......to time
Whatever the issue - you will...sort it out
Somewhere finding....that meeting...of minds

Remembering her and church on Sunday mornings
.....Me...and my siblings....all tagging along
Memories abound...glorious the sound
...Her humming....those old...gospel songs

Honoring....and treasuring her memory
....Never once...ever raising...her voice
Helping others always a priority...
She viewed it...as a matter...of choice

This Mother's Day...I write....in remembrance
....Thanking the Universe for all it's wrought
Including...this jewel of a woman...it lent us
And the miraculous wisdom her kindness taught


Author's note:
With love and admiration; dedicated to my mother, Rosie Leola Earley