The Little Engine That Could...

A Mothers Will...

The Little Engine That Could...

This little engine comes in a small frame, but has a heart of a lion,
never quits, refuses dying,
This little engine is the epitome of the never say die attitude,
even when not in the mood,
This little engine isn't done, until she says she's done,
and very outgoing and a whole lot of fun,
This little engine has climbed the tallest mountains,
and doing so, with very little pouting,
This little engine is three men in one,
and not even a tad bit dumb,
This little engine does everything, full steam ahead,
and as a child this engine put me to bed,
This little engine I speak of is my mother,
and I tell you what, I sure do love her,
She is a true inspiration, she is always willing herself,
to her next destination,
Now mom isn't perfect, but who is in this circus,
I've seen mom derail and then prevail in the same breath,
She has always tried to keep our messed up family together,
no matter what kind of weather,
This little engine needs a break, some time to rest,
so she can again feel her best,
She needs her family, and I don't think that's to much to ask,
so mom that's my new task,
I know you feel misunderstood, but in due time it will all be good,
I love and appreciate all that you have done for us,
and with the help of God, I will fix this family, I give you my word,
a word you can trust...

I♡YOU MOM!

Author's Note

All glory and honor belongs to Christ Jesus!!!
Dedicated to my mother...

Reviews

[h d e rushin]

beautifully written Jamestown.

dana

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[emmajoy]

There are few on this earth to better those through-and-through caring mothers for what they unselfishly give all one's life long. They're blind to faults or see only the good in us, their best love sees but understands that none of us are perfect but are still worth loving.

Tis heartbreaking to so often hear or read that not all mothers give what they should.. and for those dear people who have never known a good mother's love, dear Lord protect their hearts and spirits.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful words.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out, and agree completely with your review, b-blessed!

[emmajoy]

Dare I say that I am. :)

[Kimsjourney]

I would have loved to be the type of parent who could have been blind to my children's faults, it was my aim!

But it wasn't to be for me; we've been through times that their life depended on me being down and dirty real.

As ugly as it was at points, it turned out to be some of my most painful yet most amazing experiences of my life.

Through it I learned the love that you speak of,
Being perfect has so little to do with love.

[Double T]

Great Poem. You know my grandmother is a pastor, which makes my family a God fearing family I like your work.

[Jamestown]

Praise the Lord! Thanks for checking it out!

[Double T]

You are so welcome. I am working on a book of poems and a trilogy of books. So my writing is going to be epic.

[Frozen Eyes]

I loved the way you portrayed "Mother" yours or mine every mother is the little engine that keeps us going :)
Bravo! thank you for sharing :) I'm saving this on my favorites :)

[Jamestown]

Thanks, for the kind gesture, I appreciate it and b-blessed
by the way, nice photo:)

[Frozen Eyes]

You r welcome. and Thank You for the compliment :)

[Tks]

Jamestown, this was a gorgeous dedication to your mother. I am sure you have done her proud, and that she is proud to have such a filial son like yourself:) The love of a mother "never quits, refuses dying". Such profound words...thank you for sharing with me this wonderful piece, James.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out, and b-blessed!

[Leviathus Fortes]

Wonderful allegorical writing you have presented.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate your review, b-blessed!

[W R Stowe]

Jamestown You have reached deep within your soul to write this. I only wish my mom was here to adore,while she was I always asked if there was anything I could do. I have decided to pay tribute to her memory as you have done.Magnificent work my brother you WOWED me!

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out brother, your opinion means a lot and words
are very kind, b-blessed!

[W R Stowe]

your welcome

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

That was truly beautiful, refreshing, and heartfelt. Thank you for reopening our eyes and making us acknowledge the importance and magnitude of our mother's love for us. Each mother is indeed an engine who has no limit in loving her close ones and would keep on going even when she absolutely needs to rest. It is for us to also give back and let her re-energize her battery, because she is also human (although we may think she is a superhero and she is!).

[Jamestown]

Your words I agree thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Kimsjourney]

Nadia,
Well said! Moms are human.
Just a little of that giving back goes a long way towards re-energizing the mom battery:)
As I read your comments it took me back to a turning point with my kids: one day I overheard my youngest son burst, " My mom loves cleaning!"
Oh goodness, it hit me, this is how he views me!
Son, my youngest gem, you need to learn a very important life lesson here and now:
Mommy doesn't like cleaning,
Mommy likes for things to be clean!!!
Big difference

[AaronFreitas]

"Now mom isn't perfect, but who is in this circus"

"and with the help of God, I will fix this family, I give you my word,
a word you can trust... "

My favorite parts of this poem. It was beautiful... thanks for sharing... it's always a pleasure to read what comes out of your mind :)

[Jamestown]

I thank you greatly for your support, thanks for checking it out, b-blessed!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Great poem James! I like it. :]

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate your review!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Welcome. :]