Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

To honour a mother truly is to honour her every day ... not just May 9. To truly honour a mother is to appreciate all that she does and all that she sacrifices. Sleepless nights - from adolescence throughout adulthood - lost independence - shared pain and heartbreak and constant reassurances. To honour a mother is to tell her everyday how much you love her and cherish her, respect her and value her. Continue to learn from her as her wisdom does not depreciate. To truly honour a mother takes more then flowers, chocolates, and fancy Hallmark cards. Remember, our actions speak louder then words.

"Mother's Smile"

There never was a fonder smile
than mother's smile, no softer touch
than mother's touch. So sleep awhile
and know she loves you more than "much."

So more than "much," much more than "all."
Though tender words, these do not speak
of love at all, nor how we fall
and mother's there, nor how we reach

from nightmares in the ticking night
and she is there to hold us tight.

There never was a stronger back
than father's back, that held our weight
and lifted us, when we were small,
and bore us till we reached the gate,

then held our hands that first bright mile
till we could run, and did, and flew.
But, oh, a mother's tender smile
will leap and follow after you!

By: Michael Burch