MISSING MOTHER ON MOTHER'S DAY

Written for those of you for whom Mother's Day is different

since the passing of your own dear Mother. 

MISSING MOTHER ON MOTHER’S DAY

The weeks and months move on

And yet it seems like yesterday

Since your heart was broken

And she went away.

She was a lady who cared

And loved you very much ~

I know you miss her presence

And her tender gentle touch.

There are so many things to remember

Of family times together

Christmas and Easter,  sunshine and rain ~

So many storms to weather.

She was strong and loving

And this she passed to you.

You will never forget her

In all you say and do.

It somehow gets a little easier

To cope with the empty space,

But your heart knows very well

That none could take her place.

She was your cherished Mother

It was she who gave you birth,

Nourished you and nurtured you

And helped you know your worth.

So although you miss her very much

Especially on Mother’s Day

And on the anniversary

Of the day she went away.

Her physical presence is no more

But she has left her part

She never will be gone from you ~

She lives within your heart.

She lives within the memories

Of the times you spent together,

And with her strength beside you

Any storm you’ll weather.

Think of her with tenderness,

With love you cannot hide,

And know that she would always

Think of you with pride.

© Linda J. Vaughan

May 4th. 2005

WHY GOD CREATED MOTHERS

WHY GOD CREATED MOTHERS.

A beautiful world I’ve created

For children yet to be born,

I now need someone to show them

The joy of the sunrise and dawn.

To shelter them safely

When winter wind is chill,

And to soothe fevered brows

When they are ill.

Someone to feed them

And hold them when they are afraid.

Someone who will forgive them

For the mistakes that they have made.

Someone to encourage them,

To laugh and have fun,

Someone to show them beauty

In the setting of the sun.

Someone to walk with them

On the banks of the river,

To comfort them calmly

When hearts are a quiver.

This person will need to be special,

And show care like no other,

And when I have found her

I shall call her name “Mother”.

© Linda J. Vaughan

April 1^st. 2007

LOOKING BACK

LOOKING BACK 

Looking back in memory

I see the changing years,

I look into your eyes

And I can sense your fears.

I see you as a young girl,

With diamonds in your eyes,

The path which lay before you

Holding open, clear blue skies.

I see you as a bride

With roses in your cheeks.

Happy hours with love for you,

Drifting into weeks.

Weeks turning into years,

With children at your knee.

Raising happy children ~

You were as happy as could be.

I hear your rippling laughter

And see the tears you shed,

You were only happy when

They were tucked into their bed.

Soon you stopped and looked

And saw the years had flown,

They were now returning

With children of their own.

You tire more easily its true

And seem to need more rest

I see how you feel at the silence

Of this empty nest.

You were left to walk alone

Yet love still shone from you.

You encouraged us all

To do things we needed to.

Your body now is aging,

But not your heart and mind

Always you have been a Mother

Gentle, sweet and kind.

I see you now your eyes still bright

Your heart still full of love,

For all you are and gave to me

I thank the Heavens above.

Only the body withers

Not the heart or care.

You had so much to give

And always you would share.

I see you as a Mother

With dignity and grace,

With love’s pure light shining

From your lovely face.

©  Linda J. Vaughan

October 1^st. 2006

REMEMBERING YOUR MOTHER

Remembering your Mother

The years have gone

And yet it seems like yesterday

Since your heart was broken

And she went away.

She was a lady who cared

And loved you very much ~

I know you miss her presence

And her tender gentle touch.

There are so many things to remember

Of family times together

Christmas and Easter – sunshine and rain ~

So many storms to weather.

She was strong and determined

And this she passed to you.

You will never forget her

In all you say and do.

It somehow gets a little easier

To cope with the empty space,

But your heart knows very well

That none could take her place.

She was your cherished Mother

It was she who gave you birth,

Nourished you and nurtured you

And helped you know your worth.

So although you miss her very much

Especially on Mother’s Day

And on the anniversary

Of the day she went away.

Her physical presence is no more

But she has left her part

She never will be gone from you

She lives within your heart.

She lives within the memories

Of the times you spent together

And with her strength beside you

Any storm you’ll weather.

Think of her with tenderness

With love you cannot hide,

And know that she would always

Think of you with pride.

© Linda J. Vaughan

CHILD OF MY HEART

CHILD OF MY HEART

I loved the times when you were small

And you depended on me,

For all the things that life could bring.

And you sat upon my knee.

And yet I love these adult days

When before me I can see,

A beautiful young woman

Passionate and sweet,

Who brings me love and laughter

And flowers at my feet.

I love to sit and chat a while

And see your lovely face,

The changes from the child I knew ~

The beautiful adult in her place.

I see your confidence and strength

And I watch you with great pride,

Your sensitivity and tenderness

Brings joy which I can't hide.

I sense in you contentment,

Love and sweet release,

It is all that I could have hoped for,

A quiet solitude and peace.

Your Dad and I adore you,

And cherish the times we spend,

I wish you love and laughter

And joys that never end.

 © Linda J. Vaughan