Exceptional My last NaPoWriMo April challenge No 30 April NaPoWriMo NationalPoetcontest : I'm Glad You Are My Mother by Chrissy710 Artwork by VMarguarite at FanArtReview.com

I’m Glad You Are My Mother   I’m Glad you are my Mother; For this I have no doubt You’ve given me good values I’ve used in life throughout. You’re always there to hold me And soothe away my pain You lift me up if I am down And set me straight again. I would be lost without you Though try I cannot find The words to ever thank enough I know you will not mind.   But there is still another Who must be mentioned now For guidance and good wisdom He’s always right somehow. And that would be my father A man I do admire His words and kindness given free These traits I do aspire. I often read his poetry His words are written down I’ll never be as good as him But thank him anyhow. And still I have some more to Thank My sisters and my brothers Who shared my life when we were kids Still do; they’re like no others. We often get together now And laugh about our past Tell jokes and stories of good times Shared memories always last. And to my in-law family They’ve given me much more I get along with every one And love them that’s for sure.   But now I really must expand Include my friends as well I couldn’t live without their love Each one I often tell. Our paths may cross when least expect But we will take the time To bring each other up to date I’m glad that they are mine. We laugh and share the good and bad We hug when we do meet From many different worlds they come They make my life complete.   Yet best of all I save to last Without them wouldn’t be My darling husband; he’s my rock My great kids, there are three. I treasure all the memories So many we have made They fill my life with love each day Not one would ever trade. I’ll not forget my in-law kids I’m lucky I have ‘four’ It’s time to tell them how I feel Each one I do adore.   Grandchildren six, complete this tale Each one a special child I watch them grow and see their love They all have me beguiled. We must have others in our lives To share our journey with Appreciate them one by one There’s so much that they give. So take the time to tell them all How much they mean to you Before too late and you have gone For this you can’t undo.    Christine 30/4/2018             Recognized Author Notes Hi all I thought I would save my favourite until the last day I finished it this morning and now it is my Number 30 poem and therefore posted now for April on the 30th April/2018 Australian time I have enjoyed this NapPoWriMo Challenge and thank everyone for their ongoing support in reviewing and assistance when needed. Well done to everyone who has entered this challenge I hope our words never end Thanks to VMargaurite for the lovely Image Mother and daughter I still have my mother she is 83 and I love her very much and enjoy her company so this poem is a tribute not only to my Mum but to all my beautiful family and friends who enrich my life everyday and shower me with love Thank you for reading my work Cheers Christine

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