What is a Mother?

It’s sad to see a mother
who actually is not.
A real one has the instinct
to care—and care a lot!

Her heart enfolds a husband—
she first becomes a wife;
and then she’ll cross death’s valley
to bring a child to life.

At least a thousand details
engage her mind each day;
in order not to miss some,
she’ll take the time to pray.

And when it comes to money
somehow she’ll make ends meet,
yet serve a meal nutritious
including something sweet.

Explaining a good mother—
most complicated trick,
the Bible says she’s priceless.
What really makes her tick?

fpn / May 1981



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