Mother Knows
Nobody knows of the work it takes
To keep the house together,
Nobody knows of the steps it takes-
Nobody knows but mother.
Nobody listens to childish woes,
Which kisses only smother;
Nobody’s pained by the naughty blows-
Nobody, only mother.
Nobody knows of the sleepless care
Bestowed on baby brother;
Nobody knows of the tender prayer-
Nobody knows but mother.
Nobody knows the lessons taught
Of loving one another,
Nobody knows of the patience sought-
Nobody, only mother.
Nobody knows the anxious fears
Lest darlings may not weather
Storms of life in coming years-
Nobody knows but mother.
Nobody knows of the tears that start,
The grief she gladly smothers;
Nobody knows of the breaking heart-
Nobody, only mother.
Nobody clings to the wayward child,
Though scorned by every other,
Leads it so gently from pathways wild-
Nobody can but mother.
Nobody knows of the hourly prayer
For him, our erring brother,
Pride of her heart, so pure and fair-
Nobody, only mother.
ht: Poem from Moral Lessons of Yesteryear
To all the mom’s out there who come by here I wish for you a wonderful Mother’s Day filled with thanksgiving to God for giving you the privilege of being a Mom.
I posted this last year and decided to post it again. I’ll be posting more photos from our actual Mother’s Day get-together later after the festivities this afternoon. Blessings…
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Happy Mothers Day to you Ellen. .and your beautiful mom. .she is the kindest looking lady .
Happy Mother’s Day!
Ellen,
Happy Mother’s Day to you too. You are so fortunate to still have your mom – have a wonderful day.
Love, Jeanie
…and a blessed Mother’s Day to you, Ellen! My Love to your Mother and the other Mother’s you will be seeing today at you family gathering!!
Happy Mother’s Day Ellen B.,
🙂 Cori G.
Happy Mother’s day Ellen! Hope you have a wonderful day with your mom and your family.
What a sweet picture of your mom. Happy Mother’s Day to you both.
What a sweet verse to read again and a lovely tribute to your mom!
Happy Mothers Day to you!
Kathi Macias has a message for you in my comments section! I think she thought you were me…or something. It is a small world!
Her book is quite nice and written well. I haven’t read it all yet but it won’t take long to get done.
Happy Mother’s Day 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day to both you and your Mom, Ellen! Hope you had a beautiful day!
Lovely poetic tribute to mothers! Your Mom is a beautiful lady! Blessings!