Grandmother's name was Mary
a sweet, old~fashioned name . . .
The day that I was born
mother chose, for me, the same . . .

Her songs filled up my childhood
with heart so young and gay . . .
Pampering ‘n petting me
"You're my angel", she would say ~

I picked a lovely flower
‘twould be the best surprise . . .
As blue as Heav'n up above
just like my mother's eyes ~

Guess I was five or six by then
it pleased her I could tell . . .
"You always choose the very best"
said she, as crystal teardrops fell ~

Time flew on by (it always does)
I grew from child to teen . . .
The bond of love grew sweeter still
cherished memories we did glean ~

She picked a lovely flower
‘twas on my wedding day . . .
"You'll always be my angel"
I heard dear mother say ~

Throughout the fleeting seasons
mother's songs still filled my head . . .
With mistakes and consequences
each page of Life's book I read ~

She helped me raise my children
"Big Mama" was their delight . . .
They received their share of pampering
were prayed for every night ~

G G her great~grands called her
as each one came along . . .
In their voices I still hear
chords of my mother's song ~

They each picked lovely flowers
as I'd done so long ago . . .
Loved to pet and pamper her
oh my, this pleased her so ~

Mother shared my joys and sorrows
until the very end . . .
As she drew her final breath
I whisper'd, "Farewell my dearest friend" ~

I picked a lovely flower
laid it upon her breast . . .
God whisper'd, "She's with me now, child,
I ALWAYS CHOOSE THE BEST" !

Mary Carter Mizrany
Mother's Day 2005
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Dedicated to my precious mother,
RACHEL LOUISE CARTER nee BOWLIN
November 1, 1916 ~ January 20, 1999

She kissed our lives with love !
You'll always be my angel, darlin' mother !!!
I love you,
Maryxo

The song you hear  is Brenda Jolly's  rendition
of  M~O~T~H~E~R.     Please visit her webhome  to
hear  more  beautiful  music.

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Thanks  so much  sweet  angelsis, for allowing me to
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