'My Friend, My Mother'

                          "My Friend, My Mother!"
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             What words do I write? What words can I say?
             About my dear Mother, when there is really no way....
             To adequately state, to totally uphold,
             A real superwoman which never gets told.  
             The credit she deserves cannot be explained.  
             Exalt her I do for she's truly ordained.
             Her spirit is relentless. Her courage so great.
             With a heart so big I can only elate.
             Her will is astounding though her mountains are steep.
             Her compassion's abounding. Her integrity runs deep.
             With endurance so endless and vitality...did I mention?
             Perseverance, she has plenty, her best...her intention.
             A greater compliment I could never receive...
             Compared with my mother? Truly, I can't even perceive
             For she is unique, surely one of a kind.
             For one, even remotely, like her...never could find!
             My dear Mother I honor. My dear Mother I praise.
             The Lord, always, He's with her for she lives by His ways.
             Never shall I know again, one so dear and true.
             My dearest, most beloved friend, I truly, deeply love YOU!!!
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                          © 1992 by Artsie-ladie aka...Sharon Donnelly