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For Second Sundays in May


I have....

Traded seemingly endless pain
For the gift
That brings to one
The ultimate pleasure.

Walked down blind alleys
Sometimes with eyes open
Sometimes with eyes closed
Where even Angels and Fools
Feared to tread.

Danced into greener pastures
In warm sunshine
After gray days of rain
And tears.

Smiled as the music of laughter
Bound up in sweet giggles
Tickled my eardrums
Igniting a symphony
Of Love
Beyond any limits.

Touched the hand of God
Holding fast to my own
As tiny fingers
Curled around mine
In recognition
And newborn anticipation.

Felt the emptiness
Mixed with happiness
As the little feet
Once used for tracking mud
Across brand newly mopped floors
Now leave footprints
On the heart
As they carry the owners
Into adulthood.

Bowed my head in thanksgiving
And humble appreciation
That I was blessed
Three times
To be
Their Mother.

I would....

Do it all again
In a heartbeat.




Pat Reeves
(c) May 9, 2003

Dedicated to Mothers everywhere.  Happy Mother's Day. ~P~

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