Mothering Love

I will always need you

For you gave me a soul

If any fact is true

It is that you make me whole

For nine months you held me beneath your heart

From then you kept me close to it

Of you I will always be a part

One with your spirit

You gave me all you could

Taught me everything

Made me good

All because you're so caring

Author's Note

If you're a friend of mine you'll notice a few of my poems will be following this motherly pattern. It is because I am creating a poetry collection for my mother, and I need your criticism that it will be perfect for her birthday :)

Reviews

[AliciaB]

Yay! That is such a wonderful idea for a gift - it's a beautiful way to pour out your emotions, and your mother will cherish the time, effort, and skill you devoted to writing these poems. I love this poem and the connection - physical, emotional, and spiritual - that it illustrates between you and your mother. My favorite lines by far are "For nine months you held me beneath your heart / From then you kept me close to it." That is so beautiful! I wouldn't change a thing about this poem. Excellent work!

[H.L. Cerveise]

I feel this is a lovely piece that any mother would be brought to tears if their child gave them this. I would not change anything in this poem. The first line, "I will always need you" is a terrific opening line.

Well done.