For a smile as wide as a country sunrise

This is a little poem that I wrote for my mother many years ago for Mother’s Day. She passed away that same year. It is not very well written, but it came from my heart for her. I still miss her greatly and my love is still there for her.
MOTHER
She carried me gently all through
The time when nothing I could do.
She held me in my time of fear;
I thank you, Lord, for mother dear.
She helped me learn how to walk,
She taught me carefully to talk,
She guided well as none other;
I thank you, Lord, for my mother.
She helped me all the way through school,
And helped me learn the βgolden ruleβ.
She prayed for me when βtwas needed;
Thank you, Lord, that mother pleaded.
A lot of time with me she spent,
Most precious time that she lent;
She gave so much, as no other,
I thank you, Lord, for my mother.
Here I sit and often ponder,
My love for her still grows fonder,
We shared a lot with one another;
I thank you, Lord, for my mother.
Β©2023 Steve McLeod.
Lovely poem Steve and Iβm sure she much enjoyed it.
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Thank you very much Sheree!ππΈπ
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Steve, poetry to your Mother, that comes from the heart is always precious! Your Mother, I am sure was really blessed by this poem. Your life is a testament to the input and love of your Mother!
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Thank you so very much!ππΈπ
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You’re welcome! πΆπ
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Beautiful tribute!
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Thank you so very much!ππΈπ
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Thank you for sharing Steve ! Lovely pic as well !β€οΈππ»
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So glad you enjoyed it Sharon!ππ»πβ€οΈ
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Beautifully touching and heartfelt, Steve.
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Thanks very much Eugenia!ππ»πββ
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You’re most welcome, Steve.
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Thank you Rossana!ππ»π
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Beautiful tribute, Steve.
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Thanks very much Herb!ππΈπ
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That’s so beautiful and poignant β€
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Thank you so much dear Saba!ππ»π
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My meowous pleasure, Sir Steve π»πΈπΊππ»πΊππ±
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