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"Let's be cheerful"! We have no more right to steal the brightness out of the day for our own family than we have to steal the purse of a stranger. Let us be as careful that our homes are furnished with pleasant & happy thoughts as we are that the rugs are the right color and texture & the furniture comfortable and beautiful"! Laura Ingalls Wilder

Saturday, May 7, 2011

ode to my mother


Ode to My Mother
Debbie Penington 
May 7, 2011


Steady from a mother's hand comes ministering care
Steady from a mother's mind creativity and flair

With quiet strength our burdens carried
While her own needs gladly buried
Often hurried, never harried
Selfless love lives there


Calmly from a mother's lips sweet words gently spill
Calmly from a mother's song a babe's cries gently still

Though oft times anxious for not knowing
Just how well her efforts going
While still in all her love is flowing
These little cups to fill


An ode to mother's perfect place in families and homes
I'll oft sing praise because for me God chose mine as my own

I Love you mom!


Happy Mother's Day,  Debbie
Posted by no spring chicken at 3:10 PM
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35 comments:

  1. LynnMay 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Very nice! Happy Mother's Day to you too-enjoy:@)

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  2. MegMay 7, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a beautiful poem! Thank you so much for sharing this. :) Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsMay 7, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    This is beautiful The photo and the poem. Thank you for sharing. Happy Mother's Day to you. B

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  4. ancient oneMay 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful tribute to your mom... you have talent!!

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  5. RebeccaMay 7, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Wow...what a lovely poem!

    Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day!

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  6. Farm GirlMay 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    So nice, have a lovely day.

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  7. karenMay 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    You are a very creative writer! I thought that was the perfect mother's day gift!!

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  8. Cheryl May 7, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    How lovely!
    Looks like you have some of that "creativity and flair"! ;-)

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  9. KnitterMamaMay 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    What a lovely poem to your poem. Happy Mother's Day to you.

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  10. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Thank you Debbie. Have a lovely Mothers Day. Maa

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  11. Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 7, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Great poem Debbie...and Happy Mother's Day!

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  12. TannaMay 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Very beautiful poem and tribute! Happy Mother's Day to you! blessings ~ tanna

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  13. LisaMay 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    So very beautiful and creative. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  14. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Thank You for sharing...Happy You got a good belly laugh when You visited my blog...
    ~~HUGS~~

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  15. karenMay 8, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    this is beautiful! have a happy mothers day

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  16. KarenMay 8, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Your poem is a great description of our wonderful mothers. Happy Mother's Day!

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  17. Leslie May 8, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful poem and picture.

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  18. Gumbo LilyMay 8, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Lovely poem. I like your banner picture of the teeter totter. I've enjoyed visiting your blog today. Thanks!

    Jody

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  19. SueMay 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful Debbie, may your day be filled with many blessings, Happy Mother's Day.
    Sue

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  20. PamelaMay 8, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    So beautiful, Debbie. I hope your day was filled with joy.

    Blessings,
    Pamela

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  21. ReneeMay 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What a beautiful poem and photo...Hope you have a wonderful weekend....God bless.

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  22. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Lovely.
    Happy Mother's Day!

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  23. Saleslady371May 8, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Love that poem. Sounds like you have a mom who thinks of everyone else first! Happy Mother's Day, Debbie!

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  24. SummerMay 8, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Very beautiful ....HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU AS WELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the evening & rest well .

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  25. michelleMay 8, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    how sweet... Happy Mother's Day!

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  26. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageMay 8, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    What a beautiful picture, I love birds. Thank-you for such a sweet poem.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  27. GayleMay 8, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Lovely, and such a tribute to her.

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  28. aspiritofsimplicityMay 9, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful words. I hope you had a very happy mother's day.

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  29. Tracey ~ CloverMay 9, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    I hope your Mother's Day was beautiful.
    A lovely poem you penned. You have quite
    a talent.
    Have a wonderful Monday.

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  30. DebbieMay 9, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    You are so talented! I have never been able to write poetry. Oh, I tried... throughout my entire angst ridden puberty. I'm just not so good.

    Hope you had a wonderful Mom's Day

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  31. RebeccaMay 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    You really need to do MORE than this (or maybe you do & I don't know it). This is beautifully written.

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  32. CathyMay 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    A tribute from your heart and pen, what an extra gift you bring to your loved ones. I enjoyed reading your poem.

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  33. Patti HananMay 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to your mother, and such a lovely picture. I hope you had a joyful Mother's Day!

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  34. CharlotteMay 11, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful poem and tribute to your mother. I hope you had a Happy Mother's Day.
    Charlotte

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  35. GloriaMay 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What a sweet tribute and photo you posted for your mom!! Very touching and beautiful!!

    xoxo...Gloria

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