Picture by Josephine Wall

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A mother brings forth life
Which is the greatest gift of all
She will be your best supporter
With her love you will stand tall

A mother's heart beats for her children
It goes everywhere they go
She tells them in so many ways
How much she loves them so

A mother provides a shelter
She will guide you through the storm
Her arms will give protection
Her love alone will keep you warm

A mother's love is priceless
She is worth her weight in gold
'tho the years may age her body
Her love will never grow old

A mother's arms are always open
Her love is always by your side
She is someone you can count on
In her you always can confide

A mother can take the place of others
But her place no one can take
She will stand up for her children
'tho bad decisions they might make

A mother lives life for her children
She's like the left hand to their right
Her love is comforting and inspiring
She'll always by a guiding light

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

~ Trace my body with your words,
  in doing so, you touch my heart ~