Mother

You gave me life and unconditional love,
Wiped away my tears when I was hurt,
Put me to sleep when I was afraid of the dark,
Gave my soul the first lesson in love.

You were there with open arms and a caring heart
When I first left your arms and wondered into the world alone,
At times we are miles away and there is nothing in-between us,
When unkind words are said and anger is shared between us.

As I grow up it may seem I out grow the need for you,
When it seems that a kiss good night can no longer put me to sleep,
The business of our lives separate us from one another at times,
And the days seem to fly by but my need and love for you will never leave.

The time to show my appreciation for you is sometimes forgotten
And taken for grated what you are and have done for me in my life,
I will never forget who brought me into this world and gave me life,
I may grow up and leave home but my love and appreciation never will.

No card or gift can say how I love and appreciate you in my life,
I didn’t forget it was your day but every is a day that I love you,
Maybe some way this poem has touched you and let you know
How much you mean to me as a friend, a healer, a giver, and most important a mother.