Mothers Day Joy

A Mother vows to shield and save from harm that vulnerable and innocent life that is about to enter into hers, yet it is a vow that is truly unattainable and without solution; but never does she stop her crusade for its attainment.   A Child walks in the sanctuary of the protective arms of their mother. 

For most, this is a day remembered for joy and celebration; but it is also a day to hold in respect and awareness for those many that, without trial, without discussion, have had to give a child back when life reclaims them. 

Mother’s watch and reject the reality of this decision, yet watch the acceptance by their children of their destiny.

When life steps in and takes a child back, Mothers are left with sorrow, anger, guilt and a pain that, initially they wish would never go away because somehow it allows and justifies them to remain in the safety of their darkened rooms.

Mothers no longer fight the bruising of guilt; instead reach deep within themselves for acceptance.   In strength of mind and spirit Mothers grow, admire and comprehend the depths they have traveled to find the strength in their souls for understanding, knowing that perchance they are left to perpetuate the life that was lost and can now appreciate the time they had.  

 Mothers cherish the memories and the time no longer taken for granted.  The memories of laughter, of comfort will never leave and only give them the strength to share with others.

Mothers don’t wait for a special day each year to express their love. They are surrounded each day with the reassurance and knowledge that their love continues within.

Mothers look up and see the playful images of their child in the excitement of a sunrise, or they find them sleepy and dreamy in the rays of a sunset.  They stop and watch them playing in the cumulus clouds crossing their vision and find their joy in all the colors of the rainbow. 

They hear their laughter from the birds calling from the trees and feel their child’s arms wrap around them from a passing warm breeze. 

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This is also a day that many children may be without their Mother.  Again life reclaiming them long before their time.   They are left in pain, in sorrow and lost, craving the security that always surrounded them. 

And they as well reach deep within themselves to find strength, knowledge and the memories of joy and happiness. 

They grow to understand that the strengths taught to them by example are now theirs to pass on to their children.

They too look up and see the love of their mothers in the sun, in the clouds, the rainbows and the gentle breezes.

Instead of a noose, we choose to keep all the happy memories in lockets around our necks.

Mothers Day is set aside for celebration; only we can determine a celebration worthy of our memories and our happiness.