She nurtured them, she raised them to be strong

In difficult times. They learned their lessons well.

Through storm and strife, they learned to get along

When others doubted. How her heart does swell

To see who they’ve become. A mother’s love,

The strongest medicine, is all the cure

A growing mind needs. And too, confidence

Will carry her children on, she is sure.

Armed with an abundance of common sense,

They reflect all she has taught them and more

As they make way along life’s crooked mile

To peace and happiness. Neither keeps score,

But inside, their hearts find a way to smile.

As they find their way back to each other,

They knowingly give credit to their mother.