The Bible tells us to honor our mothers (Ex. 20:12).  I realize some families may be broken and the mother or father may not be there for their children.  But in God’s idea family, the mother is an essential component of a strong family and supplies necessary guidance for her children.  There are many ways to honor our mothers, but I offer this simple poem in honor of my mother.   I hope it will honor your mother, as well.

So Dear To Me, My Mother

So dear to me, my mother is, more precious than pure gold,
Without her kind and gentle heart my own would be left cold.

So dear to me, my mother is, to me her youngest boy.
And every day because she cares, I’ve known so much more joy.

So dear to me, my mother is, her smile glows like the rays,
Of the sun that shines its light on happy, summer days.

So dear to me, my mother is, her voice flows like the breeze,
When I hear her sing those hymns like “Precious Memories.”

So dear to me, my mother is, and nothing could replace,
The joy I feel when ere I see the beaming of her face.

So dear to me, my mother is, this angel from above,
Sent to teach me of respect, humility and love.

So dear to me, my mother is, my eyes oft flow with tears,
When I consider all she’s done for me throughout the years.

So mom, to me you are so dear, I mean it when I say,
I love you very much, dear mom and Happy Mother’s Day.

copyright 2015 Eric L. Padgett