A mother's love is unexplainable.
The level of yours, I hope, attainable.
I strive to be,
In all ways, like thee.
To borrow from Browning,
Though she may be frowning,
'How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.'
I love your poet's heart, your love of art,
Your love of all things beautiful.
Carrying on the tradition,
As your daughter, I will be dutiful.
From home-made Raggedy Anns on our beds,
To matching mirrors painted with tole,
Our home was beautifully filled
From our mother's artful soul.
From Windbergh to Remington,
Van Gogh to Monet,
Our lives were enriched
Most every day!
Feeding our mouths, but also our minds,
Safely kept us from falling behind,
From Trixie Belden to Judy Blume,
Quietly reading in our room.
From numerous trips down the Trace of Natchez,
To a loving heart, with love that matches
The warmth of the warmest flame.
I hope my children see in me the same.
Our house was filled with love and laughter
To be remembered ever after.
The laughs we laughed, the lessons learned,
All the hard work for a dollar earned,
Your Christian duties, never spurned.
To provide solely for another
Is the definition of a Mother.
Clearly I see that now,
No more questions, why or how,
The sacrifices for me, my sister and brother.
I know one day you will leave this earth,
Taking with you a piece of my heart.
I'll strive very hard to be a good Mother,
But Mama, you mastered the art!
Whistel Gal - for her Mama!
May 6,2008
That is absolutely beautiful. You captured the spirit of motherhood perfectly. And what a mother to live up to! ! (I see you certainly have your mum's artistic talent!) Good poem - enjoyed. HG: -) xx
As one who has dealt with your mom from time to time, I believe that you've done a fine job of portraying her, and written a nice little poem to boot. Larry Beck
That a gal and wot a gal your mum is...ain't it de truth! aaaahhh that's what love does and is! love Donall Donall
The thought behind this is quite amazing. A fitting tribute to your mother, who in my experience is a fine woman. Sir Dan xxx
An excellent, heartfelt tribute to a fine and wonderful person. Absolutely beautiful.
This is a perfectly beautiful Mother's Day poem, in honor of your Mom, who my Dad says is a really great writer, like you, as well as a very good friend. So i can only imagine what a super Mom she is as well! Great writing. You should write a lot more.Happy Mom's Day! Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Great write - flows and grows from the heartfelt and genuine - quite a mom and quite a daughter! rd
Wonderfully written. Loved it! Enjoyed the rhyme scheme and the message is always timely and really hits home! -chuck
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
It's refreshing to see a tribute written with love and no hidden agendas. Well done...