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Sunday, May 8, 2011

A Mother's Day Poem




My face would never launch a thousand ships.

I will never win at Wimbledon,

Or own a chain of hotels.



But, my baby,

When I see that you are happy, my heart fills.

At those times when you are sad, I ache to make it better.

When life is kind to you, I think, "no one deserves it more." Always, I am so proud of you.

When life is cruel to you, I bleed. How dare anything harm you!



Yes, for you I would throw myself in front of the proverbial train,

Or wrassle a grizzly bear--

But trains generally keep to their tracks, and if there were a bear,

He would likely be your Mr. Fuzzy.



So, in every ordinary moment,

I try to show you how much I love you,

And how precious you are to me.

Sometimes I fail,

But I do know how to say,

"I love you"

And

"I'm sorry"

And even

"Yep, I'm the meanest mom in the whole wide world, but you still can't have/do that!"



I am here to keep you safe.

But, do you know what?

When I have been heartbroken--

When I have felt that I wasn't worth very much, and like giving up--

When life has been too hard for too long--

I see your face, and again, I know

That it is you who have saved me

Time and time again.

  ~ ~ ~

dedicated to my one human kid and the several furry ones: Joe, Sundance, Alex, Daisy, Molly and Bosco. I hope you will forgive me my mistakes and know how dearly I love you.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers who visit the Word Garden! You rock the cradle, and the whole world.

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37 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    tears shay...this is lovely from the perspective of a mom and encompassing all we hope for our kids and what they really mean to us.

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  2. ClaudiaMay 8, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    beautiful shay..i failed often as a mother and could collect stickers on my wall telling "meanest mom in the world" - but yeah - in the end they know i love them...and i do..

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  3. gautami tripathyMay 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    No mom is mean....never was..never will be...

    let it be forever

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  4. ayalaMay 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Shay, I love this. How true that our children save us....and there is nothing that we wouldn't do to keep them safe....

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  5. Lisa Ricard ClaroMay 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful...first tears today, but I know I'll shed more before the day is over. On Mother's Day, I always do.

    Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  6. ellen abbottMay 8, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    couldn't have been said better.

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  7. Sioux RoslawskiMay 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What a lovely tribute. Joe is lucky to have you as a mom (unless you watched too many Paul Newman-Robert Redford movies, and named your kid "Sundance") just as you are fortunate to have Joe.

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  8. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Saying "I'm sorry is tough"... lovely write.

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  9. G-ManMay 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Shaysie...
    To be loved and nurtured by you, would be The Greatest Gift on Earth.
    Thank You Fireblossom for sharing you heart with us....G

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  10. moondustwriterMay 8, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Dearest Shay
    You are loved and appreciated. Yes it is hard and I know the pain and yet with each day there is love ... and hope my friend.

    Happy Mother's Day from the bottom of my heart

    Moonie

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  11. Helena WhiteMay 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Tears...wonderful words Shay....

    ˙·٠•●♥ Hɑppɣ Møtɦɛяṡ Daɣ ♥●•٠·˙

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  12. HelenMay 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I am so glad you wrote this ... I needed it today.

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  13. hedgewitchMay 8, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    A beautiful poem full of light and love, reflecting the heart that wrote and lives it.

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  14. Maude LynnMay 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Beautiful, Shay. Happy Mother's Day!

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  15. ReflectionsMay 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Beautifully shared. They do know... and if not yet, given a little more time in life, and they will. So much becomes clear as we grow in this life.

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  16. Jenne' R. Andrews May 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Moving and honest, Shay-- one day this will be most precious to your child. xxxj

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  17. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Really beautiful inspiring write, "My face will never launch a thousand ships!" well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Have a happy loving day Shay

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  18. cinderkeysMay 8, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    *sniff*

    Oh, and thanks for reminding me to call my mom before I get caught up in another round of chores. :)

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  19. Sherry Blue SkyMay 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is so moving, Shay. I especially relate to "when life has been too hard for too long" and how it is your "one human kid" and the wonderful furry ones who save you, time and time again. A wonderful read this morning. Full of heart. I so love it.

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  20. PadmavaniMay 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Hello Shay
    I loved your poem. Simple, true and bursting with love. Happy Mothers Day!
    Cheers
    Padmavani

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  21. Dulçe ♥May 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Can see lots of little hearts, sparkling, all over this place.. wordgarden has become lovegarden

    ... hey this is moving, sista!
    Thank you and Happy Mother's Day
    ;-)

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  22. CloudiaMay 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    you have an amazing heart, Shay




    Aloha from Waikiki


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  23. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I had to laugh at Mr Fuzzy.
    Children can certainly give us hope.

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  24. Mystic MargaritaMay 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    As a mom to a four-year-old, I know exactly how you feel. Your poem just brought tears to my eyes. Happy Mother's Day.

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  25. Sean VesseyMay 8, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This is beautiful poem about being a parent as well as a Mom. thank you for sharing.

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  26. macMay 9, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Happy Mothers Day, Shay !

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  27. Jenne' R. Andrews May 9, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    please return comments, Shay-- thanks-- j

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  28. LynnMay 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    That is amazing, Shay - I know your son loves you very much. And the furry creatures, too. :)

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  29. LolamouseMay 9, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Aw, you made me cry. That was so beautiful and heartfelt. My baby is 15 now and I make mistakes daily. I think being able to apologize and to keep telling her I love her is the key (as well as raspberry cosmos and Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies!)

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  30. DarylMay 9, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    (((Shay))) They know.

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  31. HermanTurnipMay 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    You be sure to keep that Mr. Fuzzy in line. Happy belated Mother's Day!

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  32. Salem LorotMay 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Sincere, humorous and real. What a poem Shay!

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  33. Pat WahlerMay 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Very nice poem with sentiments that any mother would echo!

    Pat
    www.critteralley.blogspot.com

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  34. RavenMay 10, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Oh, you so made me cry! That was just lovely. :D

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  35. SaraMay 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    AWWW. You really touched my heart with this one. And reminded me of just how right you are about both kids and furry creatures:~)

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  36. Caroline GerardoMay 10, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Shay as a Mother and daughter I felt the wind of hugs. I know you are appreciated

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  37. Steve IsaakMay 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Excellent, literate, memorable.

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