Legacy of Two Mothers
Once there were two women who never knew each other.
Once there were two women who never knew each other.
One, you don't remember and the other you call mother.
Two different lives, shaped to make yours one.
Two different lives, shaped to make yours one.
One became your guiding star; the other became your sun.
The first gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, and the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality; the other gave you a name.
One gave you a nationality; the other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions; the other calmed your fears.
One gave you emotions; the other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile; the other dried your tears.
One chose to give you up. It was all that she could do.
One chose to give you up. It was all that she could do.
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
And now you ask me through your tears,
And now you ask me through your tears,
The age-old question through the years.
Heredity or environment, which are you the product of?
Heredity or environment, which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling, neither.
Just two different kinds of love-
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1 comment:
Every time I read this poem, I cry!
Becki, you are such a wonderful Mom. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. God has blessed you with beautiful children....and God has blessed them with you.
Love you,
Mom
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