To You Mother

 

MOTHER is the sweetest name

That could ever be;

But there are no words to describe

How much she means to me.

She gave me birth and watched me grow

The tears she shed

When in my trials

Must have hurt her so.

Her smile so warm and tender

Filled with love for me;

A graceful strength within her

Like the strongest tree.

Her love is never ending

Her kindness never spent;

She’s –in spirit- always with me

Everywhere I’ve went.

And if I could see you Mother

If I could take your hand;

To hear your friendly voice

Across this distant land.

You’re the sunshine of my day

You’re all that’s good and true;

The love light shining in your eyes

Shines from within your heart too.

Always with a pleasant word

A kind thought for the day;

The smile upon your tender lips

As you sent me on life’s way.

There will always be your picture

Imprinted in my heart;

To you Mother I owe my good points

My bad points are my own;

May God love and guide you

And guard you ‘til I’m home.

 

Shirl Lacey Nevins