Poem For My Mother

Mother's Day 2000


When I'm feeling sad, 
I call you and you cheer me up.
When I find myself in a dilemma, 
I call you and you help me to figure out what to do.
When I'm delighting in an achievement, 
I call you and you celebrate with me.
And when I just feel like talking, 
I call you and you really listen.
I'm so blessed to have you.


And a time will come when I no longer have you.
And when I'm feeling low, 
I will remember your words of encouragement.
And when I struggle with a decision, 
I will apply your wisdom.
And when I celebrate an achievement, 
I will know you would have been proud.
And when I need to talk to you,  
I will.

I meant to publish this one on Mother's Day!

My dear mother is 95 years old, and living life fully.  Ten years ago, I sent her a Mother's Day card with the following message in it.  It seems fitting to repeat it again here, now.

Dear Mom,

When I’m feeling sad or lonely, I call you and you cheer me up.

When I find myself in a dilemma, I call you and you help me figure out what to do.

When I’m delighting in an achievement, I call you and you celebrate with me.

When I just feel like talking, I call you and you listen.

But the time will come when I no longer have you.

And when I feel low, I will remember your words of encouragement.

And when I struggle with a decision, I will apply your wisdom.

And when I celebrate an achievement, I will know you would have been proud.

And when I need to talk to you, I will.

Happy Mother's Day!

Your loving daughter