Dear Mother...

This poem is my Mother's Day present to my mom.

  

Your heartbeat was my lifeline

Before the world knew I existed.

 

Your soul is what molded me

Into the man I strive to be.

 

Your love continues to be

         My guidance when I falter

         My strength when I am down

         My friends when I am alone.

 

Though I miss you with all my heart

I know God must have needed you,

And can’t blame him for that.

 

I still take comfort in our conversations

Through the gentle breezes.

 

I feel unconditional pride

When I see your smile on the sunlight.

 

I await my arrival to heaven

Know you will greet me beyond the gates.

 

Till that time I will…

 

Use freedom to be the man I want to be

 

Use courage to be the men I need to be.

 

Most importantly cherish this life you gave me.

Author's Note

Dedicated to my mom who passed away May 31, 2006... also dedicated to anyone celebrating mothers day with their mom in spirit and heart... to those who still have their moms here on earth remember make everyday Mother's Day.

Reviews

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Omy.... this brought tears to my eyes,, how wondful
beautiful and absolutley memorable!!
Mothers are such a gift they are with out
a doubt Pure Love... my favorite part was:

Till that time I will�



Use freedom to be the man I want to be



Use courage to be the men I need to be.



Most importantly cherish this life you gave me.

***** AND ******


Your love continues to be

My guidance when I falter

My strength when I am down

My friends when I am alone.


This was a wonderful gift you gave her and the gift of being a good man in her name....

[Lonely Scorpio Girl]

Behind every great man there is a great woman - his mother :)
This is a very beautiful tribute dedicated to your mother in Heaven.
"Most importantly cherish this life you gave me." That is what I am sure she wants you to do.
Happy Mother's Day to all!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for your sweet words.

[s y e]

This touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes, Dale -- Your Mother is going to be so proud of the wonderful man you've become and she's your guardian Angel, watching over you, smiling. A lovely little ditty for your Mother and all the Mothers on their special day.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you sweetie, your sentiment you expressed was touching and humbling.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is truly beautiful, Dale - exactly how a Mom should be revered. Makes me realize how blessed I am to still have my Mother here...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes you are, just be sure to appreciate it cause tomorrow is not a given.

[David Scott]

This poem gives gratitude. When we are thankful and show it, we become more... Thus feeling more gratitude and expressing this continues a healthy cycle of life and love.
Keep sharing your thankful soul and helping us all to grow.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is some very uplifting advice, thank you sir.

[David Scott]

I really enjoyed the write. Sorry to sound like I was advising... Really meant to reflect and affirm the wisdom you penned. I added nothing you had not already done in your wonderful poem.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No apologized need sir.

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

This piece is so emotional, I almost cried reading this beautiful poem. I loved it.

Kaze~

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much, I cried while trying to write it.

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Awww, your very welcome. :-)

[Renée]

You know how I feel about this one. Your heart song to your Mother.. it is beautiful, but then so was she, and so is your heart Cowboy.. ((hugs))

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe thank you, and you have a gorgeous heart yourself.

[Renée]

humble ty Bro

[Tree]

I think any mom would be proud of her son, if he exhibited the values and strength derived from their mom. My mom is getting up there in age, and I dread more than anything the day she will be taken. I hope I can take the things she passed down to me and make it my own, too. Thank you for sharing this, D

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the kind words and thoughts... I am sure you will pass them along wonderfully. Just cherish her while she is still here.

[Tree]

Dale, I stopped by to read again this moving gift to your mother. It had the same affect on me as it did, the first time I read it.

Thank you for reposting it,
and sharing.

[quinfinn]

beautiful reverence and a glorious tribute, cowboy. you may consider me deeply touched.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such a beautiful ode to a woman who was so very important in your life. I know that my own mother is definitely the most important woman in my life, so I can imagine the pain that would be caused by her passing. I also know, however, that my mother will always be with me, as will yours. Well written, my friend!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much, she helped make me the man that I am, well the good parts at least.

[Muse]

I feel unconditional pride
When I see your smile on the sunlight.


of course she's still there...smiling down upon you. :))

You will always be the apple of her eye. Favorited.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you, favoring it means a lot to me.