2021-19 Mother

Today is Mother’s Day. This is the one day set aside on the calendar to pay homage to all of our mothers. To me it seams kind of silly that mom’s only get one day. In reality, for all the dirty diapers, sleepless nights, taking care of me when sick, and supporting me with church, school, sports, and scouts. Mom deserves to be celebrated throughout the year! But in reality, all mom really wants instead of a flower, or breakfast in bed, if for me to just do my best, and just be good.

About 50 years ago, the following poem entitled “Mother” was included in the Pennsylvania School Journal.

Do you know that your soul is of my soul such a part
That you seem to be fiber and core of my heart?
None other can pain me as you, dear, can do
None other can please me or praise me as you.
Remember, the world will be quick with its blame
If shadow or stain ever darken your name,
Like mother, like son, is a saying so true,
The world will judge largely of mother by you.
Be this then your task, if task it shall be
To force this proud world to do homage to me.
Be sure it will say when its verdict you’ve won,
She reaps as she sowed, lo! this man is her son.

“Mother” - Penn. School Journal