Mother's Heart

I wrote this poem years ago for my mama on Mother's Day and used it on the program for her memorial service 6 years ago.  Today I offer it to her again - this time in her memory - and in honor of all the moms out there.

Mother’s Heart

Giving life, giving love
Beating strong, bearing pain
Lifting up, loaded down
Ever stretching never strained.

Working hard, weighing heavy
Holding family, healing fears
Steady pace, silent pleadings
Sharing troubles, shedding tears.

Feeling needs, following instincts
Storing memories, singing songs
Resting gently, recalling moments
Loving softly, living strong.

© Linda Cardwell
Mother’s Day ‘99

I don't know where the alliteration came from and once it started flowing, it just kept coming until...it was done.  I like it...hope you will too.  And if you're a mom, you know how true it is.