Mother Poems | Beautiful Poems About and For Mothers
Mother Poems. Read and share your gratitude and admiration with beautiful poems about and for our moms. Nothing can replace a good mother in our lives, and we often want to share words of appreciation with the woman who raised us and who shares a special place in our hearts. A mother’s love profoundly influences her child’s development, which is why we owe so much to these beautiful women. Sadly, they are not always with us, and not a day goes by when their memory is not with us.
UnderstandingGrowing up so very fast
Moments like these are meant to last
A child only moments before
Now her future unsure
A child still is she
A woman she must now be
Childhood becomes distant
Innocence lost in an instant
Into her hands,...
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Categories:
mother, encouraging, for teens, growth,
Form: Rhyme
LouKidding around, I called mother “Lou”
Short for Louella between us two.
She’d return the favor; call me “number three.”
At the time it was cute, now it’s precious to me.
“Thank you, Lou” always brought a smile,
A wink...
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Categories:
mother, absence, devotion, family, hope,
Form: Couplet
The Great Indian KitchenIn my kitchen's grasp, where spices hop free,
Whispers of our memories, in each recipe.
Khichdi's humble grace, a bow to our roots,
In grains and lentils, tradition assent.
Herbal notes linger, a fragrant ballet, a scenic design.
As...
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Categories:
culture, family, grandmother, hindi,
Form: Free verse
Meeting My Unknown MotherA cacophony of thoughts swirls in my confused mind.
Yesterday was quiet and peaceful, everything moving
on well-oiled rails. Suddenly the train of memories
accelerated and now things will never be as before.
A letter came from...
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Categories:
happiness, mother,
Form: Free verse
My 1st gift to MomA clear-beaded mousie
with a pointy black nose,
twitchable beaded tail,
and ruffly yellow clothes.
The tail can tilt her head--
she nods without a squeak!
Quiet little church mouse,
I bought from a boutique.
(True story!)
...
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Categories:
mother, childhood, cute love, giving,
Form: Quatrain
Mother's Day prayer for mom to heal from bronchitisI bring you flowers, homemade meals, meds, herbal tea
I hope Our Lady of Grace will smile on thee :-)...
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Categories:
caregiving, flower, imagery, mother
Form: Couplet
MitochondriaMother of us all
Powerhouse of all life
Goddess of the gods
She is the Bird of birds
The Beast of beasts
The Fish of fish
The Amphibian of amphibians
The Reptile of reptiles
The Bug...
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Categories:
daughter, devotion, grandmother, mother,
Form: Free verse
A Mother’s Guide to the Perfect Performance of ParentingIt wasn’t the life she wanted.
This life drained the light from her eyes,
Turning them to deep gray circles,
Her voice lost its tone,
She lost herself.
Mothering was not a part of the plan.
She was supposed to get...
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Categories:
angst, mom, mother, mother
Form: Free verse
Motheredopposite the I,
is where i reside.
endure and bide,
endlessly.
You see My person,
nod at this version,
never question My identity,
You're right in me, not entirely.
Your gaze cant see,
everything outside Me,
ever watching you,
unaware I am two.
observe me please,
ease my...
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Categories:
mother, childhood, depression, growing up,
Form: Rhyme
HOY
Hoy es tu dia, Pero no estas.
Hoy me pierdo en el recuerdo.
Hoy me encuentro en tus memorias.
El dolor me mata.
El dolor me ciega.
El dolor me impide pensar.
Hoy fui derrotada!
Hoy lloré!
Hoy sentí la...
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Categories:
mother, birthday, child, death, grief,
Form: Free verse
A MotherA Mother is a person who has unconditional love
Whose a protector, steadfast, like a guardian from above
A guide to show you a good path in life
and comfort when things cut you down like a knife
A...
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Categories:
mom, mother, mothers day,
Form: Rhyme
baby elephants - a letter to my motherbaby elephants stay with their mothers their whole lives
they follow them for miles,
hiding in the maternal shade
of large, floppy ears,
perfect for listening to their cries.
so why, mom, did you leave your baby,
even after...
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Categories:
mother, child, child abuse, childhood,
Form: Free verse
Categories:
mother, how i feel, love,
Form: Rhyme
Fukuda Chiyo-ni haiku translations 2Fukuda Chiyo-ni Haiku
Fukuda Chiyo-ni (1703-1775) was a celebrated Japanese poet and painter of the Edo period, also known as Kaga no Chiyo.
CHIYO-NI POEMS ABOUT WOMEN AND DESIRE
How alarming:
her scarlet fingernails
tending the white chrysanthemums!
—Chiyo-ni, loose translation/interpretation...
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Categories:
desire, flower, mother son,
Form: Haiku
I'm Starting to ForgetI'm Starting to forget you
I wish I wasn't.
When is your birthday?
What are your fears?
I can't really believe
It's been so many years.
What color is your hair?
Is it curly like mine?
What clothes did you wear?
Whats your Favorite...
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Categories:
mother, change, child, confusion, heartbreak,
Form: Free verse
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