A Mother’s Day World@Thematic Attic with Diane and A-Rhodi
Greetings everyone and welcome to Thematic Attic!
Today I want to share with you an inspirational poetry challenge. With Mother’s Day only a few days away, this time of year I always find myself reflecting on the memories of my childhood and of my relationship with my mother.
A mother’s influence to a child is so profound and important.
It’s starts well before birth and lasts a lifetime.
Journey with me through the music and imagery that I share here with you to help us recall memories of our mothers influence. Let your mind take you back to the good times and bad, through the sorrow and laughter, amongst the fun and hard work, as you remember how much your mother shaped, guided, and influenced your life. Let this journey be the inspiration for your poetry today.
Let’s make the day a “Mother’s Day World”
A Historical Mother’s Day Dream
In the United States, Mother’s Day started nearly 150 years ago, when Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community, a cause she believed would be best advocated by mothers. She called it “Mother’s Work Day.”
In 1905 when Anna Jarvis died, her daughter, also named Anna, began a campaign to memorialize the life work of her mother. Legend has it that young Anna remembered a Sunday school lesson that her mother gave in which she said, “I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mother’s day. There are many days for men, but none for mothers.”
Anna began to lobby prominent businessmen like John Wannamaker, and politicians including Presidents Taft and Roosevelt to support her campaign to create a special day to honor mothers. At one of the first services organized to celebrate Anna’s mother in 1908, at her church in West Virginia, Anna handed out her mother’s favorite flower, the white carnation.
Five years later, the House of Representatives adopted a resolution calling for officials of the federal government to wear white carnations on Mother’s Day. In 1914 Anna’s hard work paid off when Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a national holiday.
The tradition of gift giving to mothers on Mother’s Day was started in Australia by Mrs Janet Heyden
The Flower for Mother’s Day is the White Carnation!
So what makes a mother? Motherhood can be elusive. It can bring untold rewards of the heart, or heartache. Not everyone can be a mother for numerous reasons, but for the ones who achieve it, it’s a life changing journey.
Let the video below take your thoughts away as we think about what makes a mother.
Here are more images to inspire your thoughts about Mother’s Day! Let your memories reflect on the all that your mother means to you, or on what you as a mother hold most precious to your heart.
A mother’s words can hold the world and the heart with her caring love
A Mother’s love is never ending, her role as parent is priceless
Mothers raising children on their own deserve extra thanks on Mothers Day for following the hard road of single parenthood. Think of all they do daily to raise their families. Are you, or was your mother a single parent too?
A mother’s gift is her love unending, unchanging, and always forgiving….
Precious Child Alive and Well.. we dedicate this image below to those whose child has Wings:)
With Angel Dust and…
Angel Kisses…..
This Sunday is Mothers Day, so we ask you for our poetry challenge to write a poem dedicated to your mother, or mothers around the world, as we celebrate all that it means to be a mother. Be creative. Write from your heart. Share your feelings, whether they be of joy, of sorrow, or mixed. Bring your smiles and tears to words as together we share and celebrate a Mother’s Day World.
We wish to take this opportunity to “Thank You!” for being here to celebrate with us at
Thematic Attic.
Warm Grateful Hugs
Happy Mother`s Day to all our beautiful mothers!
Blessings of Love, always
Diane and A-Rhodi
Such a beautiful theme and blog. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. ~barb~
Unfortunately…I’ve got to step out for dinner and will not be back until later tonight..but welcome everyone and early happy mothers day to all.
Jon
Mother`s Heart
Happy Mothers Day! I have a poem somewhere about my mom and I’ll be back!
We’ve already had our mothers day here in the uk lol but i will join in 🙂 i so wish i saw that video of what makes a mother… a few weeks back… so i could of sent it to my mother, my bother died when he was 19 years old a huge loss to us all but the impact of losing him was huge on her, and still is, its such a beautiful video i think i’ll send it her still as a gift from him..
WISHES ALL THE MOTHERS HERE A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! WITH LOVE.. <3 Emmsy <3
As promiced (((Diane))) Here is an archive poem I did for my Mother a few years back!!! I’ll so BB in the morning
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Hello to all my friends and fellow writers….fab presentation….looks like you are all having a blast!
I had this written in a fancy writing of vivaldi before posting not that it make any different and if it post at all just so you know I tried …..
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
My mom meant the world to me
It is so a blessing that she is still here with me today
I love my mom for all that she had done for me
She gave me birth into the world
Raise my was I should be
To love honor and obey the rule of life
She gave me the things that I needed more than want
And I wanted a lot
Yeah I got um
They be little but I got them
My mom send my to school so I would learn
All the rest that she could not teach
Although I was smart enough to know much
For my moo was the better teacher of all
I was reading when I was two
My mom would read a bible to me every night before bed
She taught me my prayers
I learn them Very well
Counting was not my better thing to do
But I could count very well
One for you one for your sister
And one for your dad and me
My mom taught me to cook when I was three are four
For she was sick and could get out of bed
Mom also taught me aint no money like your own
So when I was big enough I follow her to work
Well she would carry me with her
For she did want to leave me alone
My mom taught me everything that I know
Even when I got grown
I was a little to learn then
Cause I wanted to be on my own
Now I wish I had listen
My mom even cared for me
When I got beat up raped and left along
She even help me raise my three children
When she told me that I could always come home
Now that she is old
And cant remember any thing
Well little things she can remember if you tell her she might
She had the mind of a child now
I sometimes care for her when my niece says she need a brake
Along with her two children
Some time I keep my mom for weeks
And on most holidays
My mom is now eighty nine years old
God bless her soul
And God bless me for letting her get this old
I love my mom
And will do what ever I can for her even with my hands full with Jessica
I will but for ever always do all that I can for my mom I love her that much
Written By: Bettie Davis ———————————- © May o4 , 2011
Thank you so much dear heart for my gift ta night um so blessed ta have friends like yall .. I forgot in my message ta say Happy Mothers Day to you as well and all other mom here ta night and great Blog … I may be back over tomorrow and comment if I dont git called some where else ta write …. Love to you all … Hugs
this is my (not perfect) translation of a russian poem about Mother
-the author is unknown
There is a sign in nature, holy and prophetic,
Brightly labeled for ages:
The most beautiful of women
A woman with a baby in her arms
From any adversity exhorting
She was a really good not to take
Not only Mother of God, but the earth,
Proud, elevated mother
The light of love since ancient times she bequeathed
And since she lives in centuries,
The most beautiful of women
A woman with a baby in her arms
All the world is measured by the traces,
How would you measure ways
Apple tree is decorated with fruit,
Woman fate is decorated with her children
Let the sun forever applaud her!
So she will live forever
The most beautiful of women,
A woman with a baby in her arms!
A mothers love is special
Nothing can quite compare
Always and forever
A mother is always there.
Tending to all our hurts
Rejoicing in our joys
Tolerating loud music
Which to them was just more noise.
Cooking, cleaning, washing too
Their work was never done
But always they took the time
To ensure that we had fun.
Even when they journey on
Their love they leave behind
In all the things they ever did
Forever to remind.
III Ode Myyy Mudder Dis Daaay ~
For Givin Birth In Most Curious Waaay ~
Tooo AAA Toad Who Hast tooo Much tooo Saaay ~
Who Gav Meee Warmth AAA Rock & Swaaay ~
Feedin Meee Milk In AAA Most Unusual………..
Fer Da Staaay & Daaays Of Plaaay ~
Teachin Meee Tooo Hop & Tooo Avoid Da Bake !!!
Givin Meee Soft Nug’s & AAAA Cake !!!
Teachin Meee Tooo Swim In Ponds & Lake !!!
For Never Thinkin III Was AAA Mistake !!!
III Lub Myyy Mudder More Everyday ~
Sheee Fillls Myyy Heart ~
In & On AAA Most Special Daay ~
Written Byyy Bump ~ ® TM © WITHIN…
This is a blog that I write it for Mother Day.
In my country we celebrated on March 8.
http://www.friendburst.com/blog/21191/pain-cares/
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TAKING FLIGHT (for Mother’s Day)
I watched you grow
from the tiniest seed,
when you were hardly a thought
and barely a dream.
And when you were ready,
you knew and so did I,
(for mothers and fathers
know all those things),
time to try out those new wings
as you soared and I again smiled.
And on those days each one of you
were born into my world,
time stood still,
the wonder of it all.
And I savored each moment,
your tiny hands and feet,
miracles in every way,
and treasures I’d always keep.
And as I watch each of you
grow and thrive,
not children anymore,
I’m reminded once more
how much my life
changed on those days,
never the same
as I watched you grow,
never doubting what you’d become.
And as you have developed
into your independent selves,
testing what was out there,
confidence growing every day,
we all knew when it was time
for you to be out on your own.
And I treasure each memory
along the way when your dreams
seemed so very far away.
And we couldn’t be more thankful
that so many dreams do,
in fact, come true,
as we’re blessed
by the adults and friends
that you’ve each become,
dreams’ sweet fruition
and realities
for each one of us
(c) barbara kausteklis 5-5-11
This is for My Mommy… This is her favorite Group… I mean she still listens to them faithfully hahha
And we would dance like everyday to them… While she was on her exercise Trampoline ahahahah!!
My Mom is 64 years old!!! And so fricken cool and awesome!!!
Mommy and Me
Hey they use to say I look just like my mommy
I was too little to know way back then to see
It was you, the mirror now, happy to grow into
So happy, to have you, to look up to you
Your baking pies, homemade cheeses organic milk
Have us eating whole foods about choked on smelt
Raised in faith, honesty, what we did we reaped
Every card me made, or bought she would keep
She would hang the clothes scent of sky out to dry
Picking garden, string beans, pea pods, sunny sky
I remember, Halloween, Mom, dressed up so funny
Remember Christmas, she lay under the lit tree
Remember all times I cried she knelt with me
Remembering all the times she gave me advice
Me+Mommy
MM-2010
I miss you!
Happy Mothers Day.. Everyday!!!
My Mom lives 500 miles away!!
Happy Mothers day to all Mothers in everyway
A PRESENT FOR YOU
WE LOOKED AT THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY
YOU AND ME
BUT YOU NEVER TRIED TO HOLD ME BACK
ONLY TO LET ME GROW
YOU GAVE ME BITS OF KNOWLEDGE
AND FILLED ME WITH TRUTHS
SAID WHEN I WAS 18
I WOULDN’T BE A BABY
ANY MORE
TODAY YOU WOULD HAVE
BEEN
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I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU
STANDING IN THAT DOOR
YOUR ARM ABOUT
MY SHOULDER
YOUR VOICE SOFT AND LOW
YOU WISPERED
I’LL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU
EVEN WHEN YOU GO
WELL MOM
I GUESS YOU KNOW
YOU NEVER KNEW ME
AT NINETEEN
IT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU
NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS
I JUST WANT YOU TO
KNOW
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
EVEN THOUGH YOU HAD TO GO
GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS HEART
All such beautiful poetry and posts. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. Certainly a blessing. Love to All! ~barb~
Her is one I had to share Love & Respect..in heart Warm hugs :love:
Hello Diane and Jon and everyone else Happy Mothers Day
Hey Mom
Another one has navigated
around
Happy to see you healthy and
fine
at an industrious 89
What can I say that I have
not said over the years
Thanks for puttin up with me
your worried nights and tears
Though in time I have always
searched and roam
always knew wherever mom is
thats my home
A mother of seven with one gone
on to heaven always appreciated
your sacrifices
Even now you do so much to
keep the family tight like glue
So again with a sons love I say
to you in this special way
happy Mothers Day
A mothers love you can never
take it away
MY MAMA
Struggling to overcome
with four children to feed
Working many jobs
Doing all that you needed
By blood sweat and tears
and many inside fears
You fought to keep us
And by the grace of God
you did
Years of sorrows
A hard hard life you lived
Many moments of sadness
When it seemed nobody cared
Many tears you cried
Many griefs you bared
If I could take
All the pain I caused
Away from you
God knows I would
But I am here today
To tell you now
I love you My Mama
I didn’t always show it
But I hope to now
I LOVE YOU MAMA
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
2011 JEAN SMITH
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You cannot see these flowers,
Because your eyes no longer see.
Recalling your last hours,
You are still here with me.
Although we are apart
Now, physically,
I still hold you in my heart
With fondest memories.
And at this time of year,
On a special day in May
I say through loving tears,
A Happy Mother’s Day!
Have to get dinner served for night shift ..Me late:)..Will be back before ends..Need to go wash face for all the tears with memories, shared..Beauty of so, much love here Cherish in heart 🙂 Blessings of our Mother`s Love & strength So, grateful for all to all:) :love:
Hello all. beautiful poems,pics,and videos here today. Sorry I could not get here earlier–much to do and think about.You have a beautiful blog here Diane. :)Glad it went well.
A-Rhodi and Diane…you did such a marvelous job on this…sorry I am here late…but I am here and enjoying
all that you have posted here…some of it bringing tears and some smiles…thank you for this tribute to all moms…
and their beautiful children on earth and in Heaven…Happy Mothers Day to all.
Please check out my contribution…late but form the heart…not about my mom…but about being one 😉
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150171221913963
MY MOMMY
The kindest most loving person I will ever know
She gave me life and helped me to grow
Calming my fears when I am scared
Even changing my diapers and comming my hair
She would give her life so I could live on
Believe in me when all hope is gone
Always hold me when I feel all alone
Give me a place to live when I have no home
She’d kiss me and make it better when I’m in pain
Keep me dry in the driving rain
She’d go to bed hungry to make sure I had enough to eat
Make sure I had clothes and shoes on my feet
When I’m sad she would put a smile on my face
Be my shining light when I’m in a dark place
Without her I wouldn’t be here today
I will always love her , especially on Mothers Day
orry I was so late , I’ve been very busy 😉
Loved this……you know Martha you are very talented at blogs especially when it something close to your heart! Have a nice week!
Talk at cha later…….
I am so worn out and weak….to much sun& ocean….but had a good weekend and lots of friends calling me to check up on me…LOL…thank you so much for being there to….lots of love to you! :love: