Love Poem: Ode To Mothers
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Written by: Edward Ibeh

Ode To Mothers

Mothers, like mine, 
the rarest of jewels. 
The givers of life; 
extending a guiding hand 
to their children, leading them 
to a beacon of light  
when lost in the dark.
They're a constant presence 
and support system, rain or shine, 
through success or failure. 
Mothers, like mine, 
unfailingly comforting.
They're always there 
to pick up the pieces; 
wiping their children's tears
with a comforting smile.
Mothers, like mine, 
stalwart pillars 
of love and support. 
Mothers greet their newborns 
with joyous beaming eyes, 
loving them prima facie. 
Unconditionally, continually, 
they love their children 
From the cradle to the grave. 
Mothers, like mine, 
the glue that hold 
households together.
Mothers give tender shoulders 
to cry on, to lean on. 
Possessors of hearts that beat 
with patience and understanding
Possessors of arms ever ready 
and eager to caress. 
Mothers, like mine, 
natural-born role models, 
teaching their children 
right from wrong, showering them 
with fruitful advice and life lessons
Mothers, like mine, 
fierce protectors; shielding 
their children from all shades 
of harm, watching them grow 
and blossom into adulthood. 
Mothers, like mine, 
lend their children wings 
to soar across troubled seas; 
over seemingly insurmountable 
obstacles day in, day out. 
Rarest of jewels, indeed.
I'll always love and cherish 
my mother 



Submitted for...
Tribute To Women Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin 
Date submitted: 03/26/2022
Date originally written:  04/12/2016