It's Mother's Day! I am blessed with an amazing mom. The best in the whole wide world, in fact. Last year I wrote her a poem for her birthday, and it suits this special day as well. I thought I'd share it here in honor of all the moms out there. You're heroes.
A Tribute (April
23, 2014)
You should know
I have a hero
Who is no caped
crusader
She’s someone
else entirely
But of this I
must persuade her
Instead of
jumping towers
And flying
through the air
She embarks on
covert missions
Of which most
would never dare
You never know
she’s coming
Until she winds
up right beside you
Her work is
classified, top secret
But these things
I know to be quite true:
She’s a very
gifted healer
In more than
just one way
Her words and
hands work magic
And send all illnesses
away
She’s a strong
and skillful warrior
With an arsenal
at the ready
Her favorite
weapon’s prayer
And her Director
keeps her steady
She’s a family
woman too
Don’t think
that’s just a cover
She cares for
each one in her clan
And every day they
say they love her
What exactly
does she do?
You might be
wondering by now
Well, the
answer’s pretty lengthy
But I’ll explain
the what and how
She gives hope
to the despairing
And reminds them
of the light
She empowers the
discouraged
And says that God
has won the fight
She brings joy
to every day
With a joke, a
smile, a laugh
Can’t stay down
when she’s around
Your load she
cuts in half
She’s an
ambassador of truth
A representative
of Christ
Her life’s a
glowing illustration
She knows lip
service won’t suffice
She inspires,
builds, and grows
She spreads the
sparrow’s wings
Her life’s a
tapestry of grace
And you can tell
that her heart sings
In the middle of
the storm
She’s a
cornerstone of calm
She is the
wondrous blessing
Whom I’m honored
to call “Mom”
That was really beautiful, I'm sure your mom loved it. :)
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the, 'Her life is a tapestry of grace'
I love how you weave words together.
Thanks, Skye! :) You're always so sweet.
DeleteTHIS IS SO PRECIOUS!!! And so beautifully done! What a treat to get a glimpse at some of your poetry. You're so good! I'm always in awe at people who write poems because poetry and me just...no, we don't seem to mix. It's sad. But YOU. You're so talented! I loved this, and I know your mom must have been thrilled. ^_^
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Christine! LOL, if I was forced to be a professional poet (as in, make it a career) I don't think I could do it. I can force myself to slog through a novel and eventually rediscover the inspiration, but it's not the same with poetry. It's either there or it's not. XD But thank you for the kind words! ^___^
DeleteAw! This is so sweet. ^ ^ I think this is my favorite part:
ReplyDeleteShe’s a strong and skillful warrior
With an arsenal at the ready
Her favorite weapon’s prayer
And her Director keeps her steady
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Thank you, Victoria! ^_^ (I like that stanza too.)
DeleteGreat poem, Tracey! You are so amazing!!!!!! ;D
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Thanks, Cece--you're amazing toooooo!!! <3
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