My Mom

In the year 1969 my sister Lynn grew ill
My mother took over not knowing her will
But my mother was so strong
As she watched over our angel without fear
God love my mother, as she never shed a tear
She worked in our home but was called away
To a hospital where Lynn and other children would stay
And those people how they cherished my mother
For the love she would share
And how she’d listen to all of their despair
Although many years have passed us by and we’ve lost a little one
My mother struggles on, her job still not done
For many will never forget the mom I adore and look up to
Who could ask for more?
She’s taught us the meaning of life at its best
To be thankful to God, letting him take care of the rest
She’s taught us to love because my mom knew best
When our lessons are learned we must go home to rest
How they loved my mother and would really try and understand
Because she simply cared and reached out her hand
She’s the most giving person I’ve ever known
And will always be remembered by those who once felt alone
She gave of herself all the love she had
And never complained, though she may have been sad
My mom’s the greatest, I love her very much
As do many others whose lives she so touched
And now I must close, but want you to know dear mom
How special you are to all of us, each and everyone.

Heartstrings, a collection of poems and stories (chapbook)
Copyright © 2002 by Library of Congress