Poetry — Mother's Day

Honor Due

Della Smith Mother's Day

Thank you Lord for mothersIn every shape and sizeYou’ve made each one beautifulAnd special in your eyes    Some of them gave birthAnd some of them weren’t ableBut the real heart of a motherIs much more than just a label It’s loving, caring, givingIt’s sacrifice and tearsIt’s training, teaching, helpingIt’s preparing for future years We’ve all been touched by mothersFor that’s part of God’s planAnd no, there are none perfectFor that’s the plight of man But mothers now we honorFor without them we’d not be hereTruly honor is due every dayNot just one day a year ~Della Smith  5/9/10 Honour...

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Childless

Della Smith Mother's Day

For all the barren wombsThat never bore a child For all the ones whose choicesCaused their child to die For all the ones who gave birthBut gave their child away For all the grieving mothersWhose child lays in the grave The Lord has not forgottenThe pain and grief you bear The longing for your childrenWhen your children are not there You are not a second classForsaken and alone He feels the beating of your hurtHe hears your silent moan There is healing for your soulWhatever pain you have If you’ll bring it to JesusHe’ll apply his healing salve   ~Della...

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