MOTHERS' DAY (from a Mother's perspective)

Years after my own mother had passed away, I was asked to write a poem for Mothers' Day. Well, the more I looked for inspiration the harder it was. Then one night, I woke up in the middle of the night to scribble this on paper.

 

MOTHERS'  DAY

 

 

 

Mothers' Day was set apart

So each could look within the heart

With love and wisdom to discover

What it means to be a mother.

 

As all show their gratitude

In ways old and new;

I thank God, dear children

For each one of you.

 

When you were an infant

So helpless and new

My heart overflowed

With great love for you.

 

 

As a child you shared your laughter,

Excitement, faith, and joy.

I rediscovered life, through the eyes

Of a young girl or boy.

 

 

There were times of sorrow,

Fears, tears, and pain.

But they'd also enrich me
With the wisdom I'd gain.

 

 

Yes, you are a true blessing,

Much more than you know;

For in your unique way 

You've each caused me to grow.



(c)Ellen Hammond

Reviews

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Wow you did a wonderful job...i am so sorry for your mother of passing on...but its wonderful that you wrote this...you must of had strength to do so..since i would imagine it would be hard at first...i would think it would be a wonder to be a mother to see your little ones grow up...a wonderful job explaining that.
Great Job :)

[THE LOST ROSE]

Wow two month passed mother's day and this poem is not dated at all. This poems backs up the theory that every day can be mother's day for the moms out there that are loving and educating their children. Wonderful, wonderful poem!

[Seriana]

This is very beautiful. Such a heart-felt piece to share with mothers out there. Lovely, truly. :)

[Suzanne Sherif]

Yes, you've summed up the parenting journey, haven't you? Helplessly adoring the newborn, experiencing the vicarious joys of childhood, hinting at the trials of dealing with an adolescent... and the enormous personal growth that results from going through it all. Nice write!

[emmajoy]

This is a truly beautiful poem, the words you've written conjur up every feeling a mother could have and you've done it without being sickly-sweet but subtly meaningful and thankful.

I think, no, I'm sure you must be a wonderful mother. This is a tribute to motherhood by a mother.

'Yes, you are a true blessing,/ Much more than you know; / For in your unique way / You've each caused me to grow.' What a fitting and smiley finish!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I love this! And that last picture is amazing. Children are God's gift and the greatest lesson they teach us as parents is sacrifice being a measure of love. We go without so our children can have what they need, we put aside our lives for theirs. Your mother is surely smiling down from heaven on this lovely write.

[Sean Allen]

Absolutely beautiful poetry with a beautiful ending. My daughter is on the brink of giving me my first grandchild. her due date was the 24th. She was born on mothers day herself May 9, 1976, so perhaps she can hold out 'till mothers day.

[Valentine]

Those of us that have lost their mothers will still be thinking of them on Mother's Day..We all love you mom..God bless..Valentine

[Slender Smile/Husna Tay..]

So sweet ellen....
and so touching.....
I just have tears in my eyes due to d wonderful words of love and d last photograph......
Thank u so much for sharing this with me.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

thats is really wonderful tribute to motherhood... one of the most noble things to do in this world and many times to little recognition... I lost my mom 3 years ago but her teaching and love are still with me as is she in my heart.

[Anya]

gorgeous poem!
"My heart overflowed
With great love for you." Is my favourite line :)
Wonderful tribute!!!