Mother

"Mother"

God stretched forth His hand,

to create someone like no other.

He molded with love,

the woman called mother.

He chiseled away,

all selfishness and greed,

and formed a large place in her heart,

prepared to meet her children's needs.

He spoke to her mind,

Words of knowledge and wisdom---

whispering the importance 

of altruism.

Kindness He fashioned,

in her smile and in her eyes.

And promised her that gentleness,

was where true beauty lies. 

He breathed in her lungs,

filling them full of courage and endurance, 

and gave her the strength needed

to always nourish and give assurance.

With a kiss on the forehead,

He passed on His love

Saturating her with compassion,

Her heart now as gentle as a dove.

Schledia Phillips