A Mother's Way

You want to capture every tear
And heal their inner soul

You want to banish every fear
And relieve all mindful toll

You want to give them a sense of safe
To be sound and secure

You want to ignite the spark of hope
That life can be good and sure

You want to protect them and keep them close
Because you know each laugh and sigh

You want them to know that each day matters
Even though they may not want to try

You want them to value who they are
And stand up for what they believe

You want them to reach for the stars
Because you know they are certain to achieve

You want them to know that pain won't last
That their strength will guide their way

You want them to trust those who are worthy
Because those hearts will never stray

You want them to believe that love can endure
To be honest, kind and true

For that is a mother's deepest wish
That her love will shine in you.

I want my children to know these things
For my own mother spoke of them each day

They are all within a mother's soul
Because that is a mother's way