Shout out to all the mothers
out there who are not here today,
yet here in spirit and truth. We
say Happy Mother’s Day. You
know what? I remember
my mom. She is gone home
to be with the Lord;
Mom paid me 50 cents for watering the lawn.
Mom paid me 75 cents for washing the dishes.
Mom paid me a dollar for cooking our dinner. Mom paid me $1.75 for taking out the trash and
sweeping the floor.
Mom paid me $13.75 for babysitting.
Mother’s Day is a celebration,
honoring all the mothers
in the world today. God said,
honor your father and mother
and your days on this Earth
will be longer, and we can be
a blessing to all touched by
her life, especially me.
Mom, at the end of the day,
the real cost of your love is no charge.
This poem is inspired by the song “I Remember My Momma” by Shirley Caesar.
