(Written for Mother's Day, 2003 (UK)).

Mother, you have been with me all of my life
In everything you do, you show you care
From childhood to maturity, through all strife
I can always rely on you to be there

Through tears and tantrums, laughter and times of peace
Amidst bitter resentment, in times of war
You constantly forgive, you are a spring breeze
You are the peacemaker, that's what mums are for

I'd like to thank you for ev'rything you do
They make a difference, all the many little things
For conversation, companionship, advice too
The unconditional love that only a mother brings

I want to end this verse with a vote of love
A hug, a kiss and a bouquet of flowers
No greater love, surpassed only from above
Your rose's perfume permeates all bowers.

Mary Shovlin 2003 ©