Mother's Day Recycled
Mother’s Day 2004
…Dan Iroz, 9May04
Dear Mother, on this your day
There really is nothing I can say
That will measure up to what you’ve given me
Just know how grateful I am for thee
And know you’ve been an instrument in God’s hands
Of teaching His children throughout this land
Of caring and sharing more than was required
You really do deserve to be more retired. J
From me your eldest, through eleven between
To Jared your youngest… as in a dream
A wonder you made it through many a week
Praises dear Mother, it’s of you that I speak
To me I say that you’ve been so much more
Than Mother and Teacher and Light on the shore
You’ve been my friend when few were around
You’ve been my rock, so sure and so sound
And as of late though symbiotic in nature,
You still give me more than I do for sure
For as much as I know that you like me to share
I know in some ways it’s a burden you wear
For it would seem I’m narcissistic enough
Self absorbed to the tee and not very tough
And I’ve needed someone with whom I can share
You’re a virtual couch and journal aware
That responds to my entries and never complains
Of my whining and pining and walks in the rain
Of my anger, my fury, resentment and pain
Though surely sometimes I must sound quite insane
And know that I love that you understand me
At least better than any around I can see
I hope it’s for real and I am what you think
And one day will be not another weak link
In a forever family with Dad at your side
And Don right there with him, his horses to ride
I love you so much and I hope that you know
You’ve taught by example, good seeds you have sown
If only this good seed remains so itself
When you are away… like a book on my shelf
I’ll take down quite often, to gently remind me
Who I am… from whom I came to be
So thank you Mom… I can’t say it enough
You’ve given your all through all of my “stuff”
Not much has been pleasant, not what I’d have liked
To reflect you more fully’s my hope… what a hike!
I promise to try though, when you’re not around
To always be faithful and solid and sound
More so than currently happens my state
After all, you’ll sure see more from heavenly gate
posted by Dan Iroz at 1:00 PM
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