Bev Martin
Mother’s Day 2021
Updated: Mar 17, 2021
A Mother’s Day poem for my beautiful mum.
June.
By Beverly Martin

As we sit here in the silence I often drift away To times gone by so long ago So much I’d like to say I watch you do your knitting You have mastered this fine art I smile inside at your skill and grace I would not know where to start You life has not been simple Just like me you lost your dad This pain that we have never shared I often wish we had There’s things I want to tell you So much I need to say But finding words at times so hard To write them is my way Your Life was not plain sailing Many battles have you fought I thank you for your bravery The courage that you have taught You are one amazing woman With a faith that never flails I’m sorry for the times I drove you mad When I was off the rails
I know I’ve not always made you proud
This was never an intention
The pain I carried through this life
As a child too great to mention
Growing up was brutal
Mistakes I can not take back
But this is life, and despite how it seemed
No love for you did I lack
I love to hear all your stories
The simple things bring pleasure
Like looking through your personal things
These moments I do treasure
Your strength it takes my breath away
Memories carved in wood
A heart of gold, angelic face
Intentions always good
As I sit and watch you knitting
Each row quicker than the last
My mind comes back to only now
The past is just the past
As we sit here now together
I give thanks to be right here
I want to find the words to say
To make my feelings clear
Dear Mum please know I Love You
I have always felt this way
We might not have forever
But we sure do have today
To find these words not easy
To this I must admit
As we sit here in the silence
As you sip your tea and knit