Mothers’ Day Tribute

As you read this, do so with the tune to the song “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” in your head. It is not sacrilegious to do this. The tune really makes this poem come alive. I do not know who wrote this originally. It is though very good. Enjoy!

-Mike Johnson

What a friend we have in Mother, who will all our secrets share.

We should never keep things from her; tell her all and she’ll be there.

Oh, what tender love she gives us, when in sorrow or despair.

Tell her gently, whisper softly, she will listen, she’ll be there.

Day by day as she grows older, she’s the nation’s guiding star.

Don’t forget the prayers she taught you, you will need them where you are.

Though her hair has turned to silver, send her flowers, sweet and fair.

Drop a card or send a letter, she’ll be waiting; she’ll be there.

When her eyes have closed to slumber, gently kiss her icy brow;

Fold her hands upon her bosom, she will rest in heaven now.

When your days are dark and dreary and your cross is hard to bear;

Do not let your memory fail you, think of Mother, she’ll be there.

-author unknown