I wrote this poem for my mom. It is a very special day for her. I wanted everyone to see the poem. . .


My mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart;
She planted all the good things that gave my life its start.

She turned me to the sunshine and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem.

When the winds and rain came, she protected me enough,
But not too much because she knew I’d need to grow up strong and tough.

She was always there to hug me, and wipe the tears right from my eyes.
Her love was unfailing and I soon found out that true love never dies.

Through all the hard stuff, I knew beside me she would be,
Protecting, caring and loving, it was life’s good parts she showed to me.

She taught me all about the world and showed me what love was,
That her love would never go away, and she loved me just because.

She loved me when life was good and even more when life wasn’t
She proved that her love was forever, never to end because “love just doesn’t.”

When I felt like giving up, and was tired of the hurt and of the pain,
She showed me that what I had going for me left me much to gain.

She taught me about confidence and believing always in me,
And that nothing would stop me from becoming who I wanted to be.

Her constant good example always taught me right from wrong—
Markers for my pathway that will last a lifetime long.

I am my mother’s garden, I am her work and legacy,
And I hope today she feels her love reflected back from me.


I don't know, but I kinda like it. I would love suggestions on how to improve it (Hallmark here I come) and would love to hear your opinions. So let me know. If you know me then you should know my email, screen name, and/or phone number, so please tell me what you like, don't like, and what could be changed to make it better. I know that in the fifth and sixth stanzas that the seconds lines are a little off rythm, but I am not sure how to make it better.

Much love,
Eyes on the skies,

God Bless,
And until next time, this is
Lindsay Caroline :)
Saying, "Smile darn ya smile!" [if you've never seen the musical Annie, then you are totally lost right now. sorry. maybe i'll explain later. :)]
PS---
All of yall should try humus from Whole Foods (once Wellspring), and also they have these really cool RICE DREAM BARS. These are ice cream bars that are made from rice and carob, and then dipped in a sauce made of carob. They are very yummy, and I am guessing good for you, though that is debatable I suppose. Bye everyone. Much love to all, and God Bless