»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #13
»
A Mother's Love
| Open Poetry #13 |
|
A Mother's Love |
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
|
If only we could keep them, Insulated from the world; As protected as those first nine months, When beneath our hearts they curled. We would keep at bay, intruders, Who would separate our child, From the safety of our loving arms; Where his life is undefiled. But a mother only has him To herself a short, short while. Until temptations find the way Her sweet child to beguile. So while he's small, she'll teach him The very best she can, And pray that he'll remember, 'Til he grows to be a man. A mother's love is strong enough, To stretch across the years; Even though sometimes the road is paved With sorrows and with tears. So all you sons of mothers, And all dear daughters too, Though the world may turn against you, There's one place you can turn to. Though it be in memory only There's the safe spot that you knew, Where protected by your mother, Not a thing could trouble you. Turn once again to childhood, And remove that heavy yoke. Recall the sound of your mother's voice And the loving words she spoke. Try once more to remember them, And the wisdom they impart, For no truer words were ever heard, Than those from your mother's heart. By Joyce |
||
| © Copyright 2001 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Joyce, As the mother of a four year old boy, let me say that this is awesome. This is so true and full of wisdom. A child will never understand a mother or fathers love until they are a parent them selves. Hats of to you, and Thank You for Sharing!  ~Sheri |
||
|
Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Joyce, lovely poem to mothers everywhere, and here in Australia just in time for Mother's Day. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
||
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ This is just so loving. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
||
|
Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
||
|
Joe Houck Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324california |
this is a great poem. I'm going to have my mom read it. =) *JOE* |
||
|
Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Beautiful, Joyce, Enjoyed reading! ~Tier |
||
|
Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Oh my gosh!! This is just full of a mother's love, and is deeply touching. Wonderful work Joyce, a keeper for sure. |
||
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was simply the most loving poem I have ever read and just perfect for Mother's Day Joyce, nicely done! |
||
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks to all of you for your nice remarks about my poem. My mother loved us like this and this is certainly the way I felt about my own three. Irie, cherish your little boy. I am from Washington State also. Kethry I am glad you liked my mother's day poem. Our mother's day is next Sunday. Joe I hope your mom likes my poem. Marge, Interloper, Tiersden, Elizabeth, Mysteria I admire all of you as poets and I thank you for your comments. Love, Joyce |
||
|
Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Joyce, I just found this ! Oh, it is so beautiful! My Mom is gone now, but I still hear her words from time to time. I wanted to shelter my children from "life", but that didn't work. They need their wings and Mom there to pick up the pieces and give extra love. Thank you for your lovely words. Hugs, ME |
||
|
OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Wonderful words of wisdom, there is nothing as strong as family, I believe it and the older I get the more sure I am. I enjoyed this very much Thank you. Regards, Olias. |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
