*Illustration reference: "Sleeping Mother" by Christian Krohg
Beyond all energy we hold
No look nor shoulder ever cold
Indefatigable each day
Steadfast that no view can sway
As resolute as grand sequoia
On sidelines she is rooting for you
When tightened nerves are sprung and tenuous
And daily toils are feeling strenuous
Unflagging in ability
There’s no doubt by my side she’ll be
So, Mother may I interrupt
And offer you relief and sup
For if there’s one amongst all others
That needs respite, tis truly mothers
And if this one day does its trick
Reminder planted that will stick
To find a way to honour often
Perhaps it’s just our tone we soften
Or take more beats to realize
We carve some space in busy lives
A token small, the lightest touch
Those little things mean oh so much…
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