MY MOTHER

my mother,

is like no other

my mother taught me to pray,

each and every day

my mother took me to church,

on the edge of the pew I would perch

my mother cares

and dispels all of my fears

my mother taught me to talk, walk,

even plant a beanstalk

my mother raised me up

so that I can be on top

my mother consoled my heart,

whenever we had to be apart

my mother gave me food to eat,

also treats that are not so sweet

my mother tells jokes

like none of the other folks

my mother taught me to sing,

songs about everything

my mother took me to school,

on the bus, as a rule

my mother taught me to read,

my brain, with words to feed

my mother washed my clothes,

even the ones with a few meaningless holes

my mother welcomed people home all the time, even the sick, homeless and the blind

my mother would part a fight,

with me, my sisters and brothers alright!

my mother would put me to bed,

after I was properly well-fed

my mother would look at me and say 'Manners maketh man'

but that was never in GOD'S PLAN

My mother would protect me like a dove,

that's how strong is OUR LOVE