A mother like you

Full of love, originality, determination, honor, kindness, creativity, strength, courage, and a will to say I will do what I can
Persevering through lives, trials, and tribulations
As she contemplates her every move
A mother who never quits when the going gets tough
And storms get rough
Where you seldom hear her say I’ve had enough
Feed the hungry
Clothe the naked
Educate and nurture, those that are, in her surrounding
And never, ever hesitate to help one in need
A mother like you
Who prays to “Almighty God”
Knowing He alone will listen to every word
She has to say and not leave her
Nor forsake her without a way
To make it each and every day
Holding me close to her when I was sick
Made a mess of myself, bad choices, mistakes
And through all the wrong I have done
She still loved me and said do better
My son…
Contrary to popular belief and statistics that say
A women can’t raise boys to men,
She not only raised one or two
But three and a girl to survive in this world
And she did not contend, what “God” did intent
I thank you for the empathy and tenderness
That only a mother can give
I thank you for your unconditional love, patience,
And for all the little things that go unmentioned
For “God Almighty” has given you a unique capacity
For showing gentleness and compassion
And being the influencing force
Behind my spiritual growth and direction
Words cannot express my gratitude and love
For truly you were sent from above
And I am blessed
To have a mother like you