Mama..

She held me close, her love so beautifully warm
Protected, sheltered us, from life’s every storm
Daily discipline, another day a new lesson taught
To forgive, overlook loving brat behavior, often sought

She rose tall, held the household chores in her palms
Her cool disposure stayed, little did I see lose her calm
Gathered the strewn books, settle down, study time
Smiled away our puffed cheeks, pleading whines

A smile, all the worry from his face it took
Gently across the hall way, at dad she would look
A step behind she walked, always been his pride
Ever since on a bent knee he accepted her, his bride

A woman graceful, many days she has been
Watched the moments pass by, held ground thru thick & thin
Wisdom and she have long been friends
Their chitter chatter, often deep messages they have sent

I look out for her, after the long hours of my day
Kindled thoughts, a gentle word, she’ll always have to say
The ever busy time of life, taketh from you further
Yet no distance, time gray out allow,
I’ll call on this love, the love of you, mother.