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 :)

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Wow such a wonderful tribute to Mothers everywhere.. being a mother myself is such a joy.. even in the worst of times my children's smiles and pains remind me so much of life! They keep me going in the toughest times and have taught me throughout the years to find forgiveness for my own mother's falling outs.. being a parent today is certainly tough! Finding balance is hard.. you seemed to find the words perfectly when you searched your heart fully which is a true inspiration and yes each child does bring such knowledge and hope individually to a mom. Your last photo reminded me of what it was like to have them within me.. cherish those moments of feeling their presence within my very being!!! Thank you so much for sharing this one.. saving it to favorites as it is truly a remarkable piece!!!

[Mark]

"You've each caused me to grow...", followed by a picture of a very
pregnant tummy! Ellen, you are a crackup!!
Your daughters..I'm guessing, 20, 24 and 27... are lovely. I wish you'd included a picture of yourself as well, though I think #2, with her "I dare you!" grin, might be close, with hints of #1's wide-openness and #3's gentle sophistication thrown in for seasoning!

[BABSIE BEE]

Ellen,...This is a wonderful tribute to your mother and all other mothers. You have to BE a mother to fully appreciate the richness of your true, sensative, heartfelt words. I was sitting nodding my head with every word. Now I,m off to see my Mum at the other end of the village....and I,m going to give her an extra kiss and cuddle today.....cos I love her soooo much. She,ll probably laugh and say "what are you like..now lets get on with this gardening" haaaaa !!! Thanks for bringing these feelings to the surface. Well done yet again dearest Ellen.
p.s. Your Mum would have been so proud of you as indeed your children must be.
Babsie xxx

[Pratibha]

I had tears in my eyes while reading this lovely entry from you Ellen. And the snaps are awesome...each one of them is a pearl and you are the STAR MOM

[Anita B Jacques]

Wow Ellen, it's beautiful, precious they are, I have 3, Troy, Theresa and Michael, so grateful I am. Great pictures, thank you my friend for sharing your heartfelt poem with us. God Bless you.

[Sheila Kline]

Dearest Ellen!
How very beautiful this is!! Sometimes, we do not realize the value of our mothers until we raise our own children and find out how very special, how unique each one is! You have captured the essence of motherhood in a lovely way with tenderness and love for your own children! It is then that your mother's worth was realized!
They are precious, as you are!!
With love,
Sheila

[Phoenix]

You have a way with adding photos for effect! Something about the last one...I don't know, it just kind of hits you. Very good job, a truly wonderful piece of writing!

[Jinx's Heart]

Wow! It's such a lovely tribute to mothers everywhere from a mother, herself. I'm speechless. Just lovely!

[Susan]

a beautfully written and expressed poem... loved the photos, especially the last one.