is the BEST mom. Today is her birthday, so I celebrate her with...
an ODE.
when i was very tiny
you wiped my hiney.
when i grew grew to your knees
you made me eat my peas.
when i reached your hip
you wouldn't take my lip!
when i reached your waist
you taught me to cook, post haste.
when i reached your rib
you taught me to be glib!
when i reached your shoulder
you wished i would never get older.
when i looked you in the eye
you taught me to reach for the sky!
now i'm so much older
a mother now myself.
i spend my days with little me's
making them eat their peas.
and everytime i look in their eyes,
it makes me heave a sigh.
to know the love you feel for me
and how hard it was to set me free.
you sang to me when i was small
you heard me sing as i grew tall.
you tucked me in and cracked the door
3 fingers open, not one bit more.
each night when my babes go to sleep
i pray the lord their souls to keep
i pray to thank him for MY mother
truly, she is unlike any other.
the blessings of your love run deep
i have them forever to keep.
i love you mom.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
1 comment:
That is SO lovely. Happy Birthday!
Been reading much Where the Sidewalk Ends lately? That reminds me of all the Shel Silverstein I loved as a kid (still love now).
If I wrote a poem it might sound like
i love my mom on a boat, i love my mom like a goat (bad and we're still stuck in the world of dr. suess).
You're awesome Tiff!
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