My Beloved Mother

    I dedicate this poem to our Beloved Mother 

                     

I remember my mother lovingly,
My memories of her are crystal clear.
I remember her acceptance and her love,
Memories which are so dear.

She married my father because she loved him,
Then seven children did she bear,
It didn't matter how many children she had,
Because she always showed me she did care.

The house she kept was immaculate,
Not a speck of dirt was in sight,
She set me quite an example,
As she worked both day and night.

She encouraged me to do my best,
Whether it be at home or at school,
She taught me how to get along with others,
That I must obey the golden rule.

She showed me how to do unto others,
As you would have them do unto you,
That I needed to be kind and caring,
And to myself I must always be true.

She brought me to church each Sunday,
And she taught me to love our Lord,
How to cherish and care for others,
That in Heaven I'd get my reward.

My mother was my helper and guide,
She was my teacher and friend.
I loved my mother with all my heart,
Until the very end.

My greatest regret is that she's not here,
To meet my children today,
To be their grandma and show them her love,
Or guide them along their way.

Yes, my beloved mother is in Heaven now,
She is with the God she adores.
I know when I die she will be there,
To open wide Heaven's Doors.

                     

--36 lines
Written for Bard's Hall Contest