My mother prayed for me
And I felt every prayer
With a humble, loving heart
She placed me in God's care
She never ask for riches
Or material things and such
To her those kind of things
Never did matter much
She only ask for prosperity
And happiness without end
Peace for my very soul
And love as my true friend
She ask God to walk with me
And stay close by my side
Shelter me from life's storms
And his presence always abide
She prayed so earnestly
As only a mother can do
With a mother's faithful heart
In the only way that she knew
Even when her life was at end
Before her final breath
She ask God to comfort me
Then closed her eyes in death
@ Susie Swanson, 2013
Happy Mother's Day everyone!!
Susie, Your poem made me cry...I have had a rough week, longing for my mother. It could have been all the lilacs and the fact that my sister and I walked by mom's old house and Pammy picked some of mommy's lilacs...cause the new owners said we could. I think we can never stop longing for our parents. I am wishing you a happy mother's day too. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteOh I know how you feel.. The longing never ends.. Happy Mother's Day to you also. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly touching poem, Susie! Just beautiful. And yes, those are the prayers that mothers pray. Thank God!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much..xo
DeleteA very moving tribute for your mother Susie. Beautiful!
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Thank you Beth. Happy Mother's Day to you. xoxo
DeleteThat last line sure got me.
ReplyDeleteIt is how I hope my children remember me.
~Blessings and love~ Lisa
Thank you so much.. That's how I want mine to remember me too.. Blessings and love to you also.
DeleteThere is nothing like a mother's love, and your poem reflects that so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
A mother's love is the strongest and longest.. Thank you Lise. Happy Mother's Day to you .
DeleteFeeling a little blue this weekend, Susie, so this poem was a great source of comfort. Mama was a praying mother; I miss her so much.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. It's kinda sad for me too but I hope you've had a nice Mother's Day.. xo
DeleteThis is a beautiful poem for your mother, Susie. I'm sure she loved you very much. Wishing you a happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy. Here's wishing you the same.. xoxo
DeleteA heartwarming poem. Happy Mother's Day, Susie.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Happy Mother's Day to you.
DeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem for Mother's Day. My favorite part was at the end when you mentioned that your mother prayed for you right before she left this world. That was so touching. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Your mother raised a special daughter, indeed.
Love,
~Sheri
Thank you so much Sheri.. You are so sweet for saying that.. I'm sure your mom raised a beautiful daughter too, inside and out.. xo
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