A Mother Poem by Bob Blackwell

A Mother

Rating: 4.4


Although
worry numbs
her heart,
she’ll not
complain
as she helps
dear ones
recover,
from their
hurts.

Smiling
she
always
hides her
pain.

Though
stressed,
she’ll hum
a lullaby,
a hymn of hope,
as she waits for
dawns fresh
gleam of light
to rise, to clear
away the darkest
shadows of
her night.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sameera Sameer 17 August 2009

very potential writing nicely penned.my friend

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Patrick A. Martin 16 August 2009

For someone who dosen't do rhyme you sure sail close to the wind in this beautifull flowing piece and I also like your less is more approach it works wonderfully well here

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Mamta Agarwal 11 August 2009

you have captured the essence of motherhood in this short poem. God made mothers for he couldn't be every where. your poem proves how true this quote is. lovely Bob. you might like A tribute to motherhood1,2 Regards Mamta

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Andrew Blakemore 08 August 2009

A caring mother always puts her children first and herself last. Another poetical masterpiece Bob. Best wishes, Andrew

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Indira Renganathan 07 August 2009

Three valid points to define motherliness.. poignant thought..felt and written..and you've clearly said 'a hymn of hope'...a mother is truly so...thanks

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Mehta Hasmukh Amathalal 03 November 2009

Though stressed, she’ll hum a lullaby, a hymn of hope, as she waits for dawns fresh gleam of light to rise, to clear away the darkest shadows of her night.................it is mother's position that makes her position so grat and respectful..... lovely poem and praaaise worthy....10 read mine o.mother..mom i miss yopu.. mom i cry even today...mother and i wept

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Ruth Walters 14 October 2009

I loved the way you portrayed 'mother' Bob. It makes me think of my own mother, self sacrificing and big hearted. Ruthie

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Ritty Patnaik 14 October 2009

dear bob.....how true each word is, in this poem.excellent poem about motherhood.cheers. ritty

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Sounds like my mother. This is therapy for me as my mother died just a few days ago. Thanks Bob!

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Alf Hutchison 17 August 2009

Hello Bob...another beautiful poem my friend... regards... Alf

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