Mother didn't graduate
with a "GOOD MOTHER" degree;
but, never failed to show
special love to brothers and me.

She didn't know Greek nor calculus
other foreign languages and such;
but mother knew the language
that kids always need so much.

The language of forgiveness
when we kids stepped out of line;
the hugs and kisses language
that no human can define.

That language that speaks kindness
that gives ~ and gives ~ and gives;
oh, mother knew the language
that taught us how to live.

The language of a paddle
mother knew without a doubt;
but we were better for it
for spankings surely sraightened out . . .

Our ways of misbehaving
when we thought she didn't see;
mother was not a Dr. Einstein
but, 'twas LOVE she spoke to me.

Mother didn't rule an empire
but was "QUEEN" of home and kids;
I'm so proud to honour her today
FOR ALL THAT MOTHER DID!!!



Mary Carter Mizrany
May 3, 2007
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