A poem dedicated to all mothers

A poem dedicated to all mothers facing life with HIV

by Robert Gray

February 6, 2009, 8:24 pm

This is a poem I wrote for a grant project I worked on a couple of years ago.

i will never forget
the feelings of fear
and anger and loneliness
the vain attempts
to nudge away despair
or the shame imparted
by looks of knowing strangers
and even more so the horror
of recognizing that even
unknowing looks project
similar perceptions
strictly out of habit
a rote paranoia
nor will i soon forget
the desperate cries to heaven
plaintive wails meant
for troubling the angels
and grasping for a dying hope
out of a discourse of desolation
it’s like living on death row
when all i did was drive the car
how was i supposed to know he had a gun

60 Names for Girls

60 Names for Girls... 

Definitions of which mean "Mother"

There are 60 girls name's which definitions have the word "MOTHER" in them or the name comes from a famous mother in history. Here is the list of those names and some of their definitions.

Accalia, Aditi, Agrippina, Alma "fostering mother", Alta, Althea, Ambika, Amina, Amy, Angharad, Ann "Saint Anne (mother of the Virgin Mary)", Annamaria, Annunciata, Aranhod, Augusta, Cassiopeia "Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda", Ceridwen, Clymene, Cornelia, Cybele, Danae, Demetria, Dionne "mother of Aphrodite", Eleanor, Elizabeth, Eunice, Fatima "the mother of all Muslims", Gaea, Gwen, Hagar, Hannah, Helen "mother to Constantine the Great", Herdias, Hertha, Igrayne, Isis, Jedida, Jecolia, Keturah, Latona, Laufeia, Lavinia "legendary mother of the Roman people", Leah, Leda, Lillian, Madonna, Madra, Maia, Mara, Marianne. Mary "virgin mother of Christ", Monica, Mova, Naomi, Rhea, Ruth, Sylvia, Teresa "humanitarian Mother Teresa", Thea and Theresa,

When I Became A Mom

When I Became A Mom... 

She was there.

When I first found out I was going to be a mom, the first people I wanted to tell were my parents - especially my mom. My mom wanted to be a Grandmother so badly and I was so happy that I was going to be able to give that to her.

When we announced it to my parents, we bought a couple pairs of baby booties for each of them and wrapped them in boxes. We brought our camera with us and told them that we had something for them (late presents for Christmas or something) and videotaped them opening them. At firstmy mom didn't get it. My father knew right away. My mom was looking at them wondering what they were for, but within a few seconds, she completely got it. She was elated! She couldn't hold back her tears of joy.

From that moment on, she was calling me all the time, asking me how I was doing and immediately started buying gifts for her future grandchild. I was able to get her to hold off for a couple months, but after that, it became a free for all. I wasn't going to bother trying to stop her though, because that's a Grandmother's right.

My parents came to the hospital the morning that I was being induced and my mom was in my room with me. She was there for me in any way I needed - even if that was to be seen and not heard. I'm one of those people that cannot talk when I'm in pain and just need to get through it. There was a point when the baby was in trouble and they decided he needed to come out now - so they rushed me off to surgery.My mom touched me as they rolled me by and let me know it would be okay. I could tell she was scared, but then, so was I.

After our son was born, he was taken away, while I went to recovery. Upon returning from recovery, my husband informed me that my son was going to be moved to another hospital (McMaster) and that I had to stay, because there was no room for me. My husband went with our son and I stayed behind.My mom stayed with me. She kept assuring me he would be okay.

After a couple days, I was reunited with my son and was able to hold him for the first time. I finally knew that feeling and it hasn't wavered since. That feeling of unconditional love that could never be broken. I finally knew that feelingmy mom has had for me from the moment I was born.

My mom stayed with me for a couple weeks to help out once we were home, and I don't know what I would have done without her. I'm glad I didn't have to find out.

I Wasn't Looking

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking 

From a son ~ Anonymous

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me,
and I knew that little things are special things.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight,
and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes,
and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared
and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked...
and wanted to say thanks for all the things
I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.

You're My Mom

Because You're My Mom 

From a daughter ~ Linda Arlene Fassett

Because you are my mom you loved me before I was ever seen
You thanked God for this miracle, this little human being
So exciting, yet fragile it all must have seemed to you then
Hearing my little heart beat inside you, now life begins

Because you are my mom no pain was too great for you to bear
Now you're a mother and I your child with joys and pains to share
And so into this world my life began each breath now on my own
One day we will look back at just how much I've grown

Because you are my mom you worried for me within your every bone
You finally let go of my little hand to take my first steps on my own

Because you are my mom you showed me through the years
To care about others and their feelings and the things that they hold dear

Because you are my mom you taught me right from wrong
Understanding that my faith in God will forever keep me strong
Showing me that being my own person is the only tool I'll need
When morals and values are your foundation to succeed

Because you are my mom you loved me enough to also be my friend
You would be right there in ways that no one could see or ever comprehend
When there was no way I thought you could ever understand
There you would be, non-judging and willing to lend a hand

Because you are my mom, God's gift to me was you
As your daughter I will always love you and promise to be true
I thank you for so many things and will try to never make you sad or blue

Because you are my mom, and one-day I will be a mother too
I pray I never forget all that you've been through
I am your daughter and in your image I am proud to be
By the grace of the Lord you were created, and then I came to be

to Say 'Thank You'!

Our Mothers Give Us So Much In Life...and There Are Just As Many Ways to Say 'Thank You'!

A white carnation is a symbol for innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely pure love, ardent love and good luck. They are often handed out on Mother's Day to symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood. They were handed out at the first Mother's Day service, in 1908.

My mother is my best friend. I know that I can tell her anything without worry of being judged or being abandoned. She gave me life, brought me up and even though I am a grown woman now, with a family of my own; I know that I am still her little girl. If I just need an ear to vent to or I need advise with my job or children, I know my mom will always be there for me. I love you Mom!

Whether she is your biological mother, adopted mother or a mother figure in your life; she is someone special and who can never be replaced. You may even have more than one mom, which can be doubly wonderful.

I wanted to create a page dedicated to those special ladies in our lives. Whether she's your mom or the mother of your children, they should be celebrated and thanked for all the wonderful ways they have been there for us and will be in the future.

Here you will find; wonderful poems celebrating mothers, great sentimental and non-sentimental gift ideas and so much more! You could be looking for a gift for Mother's Day, her birthday or just to say "Thanks!"

As a mom, I never get tired of hearing those four special words from my son; "I love you Mommy!" If you haven't told her in a while, let her know today, how much she means to you. It will mean the world to her - I guarantee it!