For My Mother...

I had not yet picked out a card for my mother, and here it is Mother's Day.  One reason that I put this off, is because I have yet to find a card that would speak honestly about my mother.  Our life was pretty dysfunctional and filled with uncertainty.  My mother faced many hardships and struggles as we were growing up.  There were many times when she had very little to put on the dinner table.  She constantly put her needs and wants aside to ensure that we could go to school without holes in our socks and she gave to us the things that truly matter.

Early this morning, while pondering my mother's love, I wrote this poem (which I will give to her today inside a handmade card):

Matching Ribbons for My Hair

Matching ribbons for my hair;

And perfect dresses for me to wear—

Could never match the way you cared,

Or measure up to the love you shared.

Our life was tough for many years

But, your love shined through your many tears.

Not many know the love I’ve known

And in my heart the loved you’ve sown.

You gave me more than most mothers do.

A love so deep, so strong, so true.

For things that matter and things that last.

You taught me well, as each day passed.

As I reflect back over the years.

My eyes can also fill with tears.

As I recall all you have done—

I realize that I’m the lucky one.

We know that “luck” does not exist.

It was God, who through you, I was kissed.

Another mother just would not do.

I thank Him daily that He made you, you!

No, I didn’t have what the world holds dear;

But,what I had, was your heart so near.

Through all the struggles that you faced—

Your faithful love couldn’t be replaced.

By matching ribbons for my hair;

Or perfect dresses for me to wear.

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Happy Mother’s Day

Thanking My Lord for you,

Dianna