Monday, June 1, 2009

Happy Birthday Mom!

In honor of my mom's birthday today, I'd like to share this little poem I wrote in 1991.

A Mother's Love

My mom arose at 5:00 a.m. to make my Valentine's Day cookies.
My mom made me do my Saturday jobs--
Because she loved me.

My mom ate the half-baked anniversary cake I tried to make.
My mom made me take piano lessons--
Because she loved me.

My mom stayed up till midnight to help me sew.
My mom made me pay for half of my new coat--
Because she loved me.

My mom told me to wake her whenever I came home after she was asleep.
My mom wouldn't let me go to the freshman party--
Because she loved me.

My mom tells me, "I delight in you."
My mom says, "You have to make your own decisions,"
Because she loves me.

2 comments:

Sandi said...

Wow! Thanks for the tribute! What incredible memories all those statements evoke. Can't wait to see you and the boys in just a couple days. I love you...MOM

Wallestads said...

Very sweet!