What is a Mother?

A Mother is not just the word
that is given a woman who
gives birth to a child.

Through love and caring
she earns the title of Mother
or Ma...or Mom

She is a woman who can be stern
without intimidation;
without harming the child's soul.

She is a woman who forms a child's mind
as well as it's body...
with loving care.

She is a woman who keeps promises,
whether for rewards or discipline
to teach responsibility to her child.

She is a builder of character
by doing, not just saying,
what is wholesome for her child.

She is a woman who tenderly heals
the scrapes and cuts, as well as
disappointments of her child.

She is a woman who takes pride
in all the smallest of progress
and events in her child's life.

She is a former
a builder
a healer
a teacher
She is a Mother,
often while having a career.

But never forget...
When a child is grown
a Mother has the right to be an individual...
until grandchildren come along.

© Jackie (Micke) Jinks, Mother's Day 2009