Mother's Day Poems

Mother's Day Poems

Heartfelt Poems for Mom on Mother's Day

Mother's Day comes once a year. Some think that if they buy their mother flowers and a card that they have fulfilled their obligation for the rest of the year. If we would only comprehended a small part of what our mothers did for us as children. How they would literally die for us if needed. We would realize that one day is not sufficient. Mother's Day should be a time to remind us that we have been neglecting our duties as sons and daughters. This relationship is sacred let us honor our mothers.

48 Happy Mother's Day Poems From Sons and Daughters

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  1. 1. The Most Beautiful Hands

    • By Vinny Vintila
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 30, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    There are no hands more lovely
    Than the ones that held you tight
    And soothed you through the night.

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  3. 2. Through Thick And Thin

    • By Holly M. Cunniffe
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 9, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    You stayed with me through thick and thin,
    even when I started to turn dark within.
    You always bring me back to reality,
    Saying the world doesn't revolve around flattery.

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  5. 3. Mother's Day

    • By Jasmine M. Todora
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 3, 2022 with permission of the Author.

    Mothers are beautiful in every way.
    They nurture, care, and love all day.

    In the day, they are the sunshine in the sky,

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  6. 4. Happy Heavenly Mother's Day

    Mom,
    Every day must be a celebration in your
    Newfound heavenly home,
    But our Mother's Day is forever empty

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  7. 5. How Can I Say Thank You Enough?

    • By Verliza T. Gajeles
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2020 with permission of the Author.

    These are the words I've constructed in my mind,
    to say thank you for all that you've done.
    But words are somehow hard to find.
    Before I could say it, they're long gone.

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  8. 6. Dear Mom

    • By Nia Ivanov
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2019 with permission of the Author.

    From the first shine of light
    To the first breath of my life,
    You have been there from day to night.
    Dear Mom, you'll always be my partner in crime.

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  9. 7. Mother

    A mother loves right from the start,
    No matter if her children are near or far apart.
    A mother gives never-ending love.
    She gives us comfort and peace like a beautiful dove.

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  10. 8. No Charge

    I've tried to write so many times,
    But it's been hard to say in rhymes.
    I'll try once more and hope you'll see
    Just what your love has meant to me.

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    A truly wonderful tribute poem to your Mom, Brian, one of the best I've ever read. There's nothing so good as a mother's touch, their patience, understanding, their heart and their love.

  11. 9. To My Beloved Mother

    • By Alora M. Knight
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Though words are written
    About mothers, that is true,
    Still, I know that no one ever had
    A mother just like you.

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  12. 10. God's Special Creation


    The hand that rocks the cradle
    also makes the house a home.
    It is the prayers of the mother
    that keeps the family strong.

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    This is beautifully expressed. The introductory lines carry so much truth to keep one pressing on to the end. I love this.

  13. 11. A Mother's Love

    • By Yasmine Ellaz
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Mum, thank you for keeping me close to your heart.
    Thank you for never allowing me to fall apart.
    Thank you for holding me up for all these years,
    But most of all, thank you for drying my tears.

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  14. 12. Dear Mum

    • By Chrissie Morris
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2017 with permission of the Author.

    There's no one in this world
    Who knows me quite like you.
    If ever I'm in need,
    You're the first one I turn to.

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  15. 13. Mother's Day

    • By Karen J. Woodward
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017 with permission of the Author.

    As Mother's Day approaches,
    it fills me with such dread.
    Whilst others have their mothers,
    mine's gone, not here; she's dead.

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    Your poem is great. I lost my mother too, too early. Since then I have fought various aspects of loneliness. I miss her. Occasions come and go, some which reminds me of her bewitching smile,...

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  16. 14. Thank You, Mom

    • By Miller Mottla
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017 with permission of the Author.

    You tell me that you love me when I don't love myself.
    You're the one who holds my hand when I need the most help.
    You smile when you're sad to make me smile too.
    You make my life so much better by everything you do.

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    Well done, Miller. The strongest aspect of your poem is sentiment. You have expressed it so openly that you are like picking up rocks from the beach. None will be the same size, nor the same...

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  17. 15. My Mother, My Hero

    • By Ritwik Shandilya
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016 with permission of the Author.

    My mother,
    She wakes before me, sleeps after me.
    She gets me ready fast and steady.

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  18. 16. Thank You, Mama

    • By Rinalene
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2016 with permission of the Author.

    I came to this world nothing.
    I thank you, Mama, for taking care of me.
    I am so weak and can't stand alone.
    Thank you, Mama, for helping me stand on my own.

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  19. 17. All You Are To Me

    • By Jessie Sanders
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Thank you, Mom...
    for the love, strength, and care,
    for in this world that is quite rare.
    For being my guardian and my guide

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    I agree with you wholeheartedly Nan. I have two beautiful daughters with totally different personalities. I had them early in life and people often mistake them for my sisters. We laugh and...

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  20. 18. A Mother's Love

    • By Kathryn Ann
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2015 with permission of the Author.

    A mother gives her children
    Stepping stones to the stars.
    Her love is unconditional;
    Her heart has no bars.

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    Featured Shared Story

    Wow, this is a very beautiful poem. I love it. I can tell this poem came from your heart.

  21. 19. Mommy


    • By Madisyn B
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2015 with permission of the Author.

    You brushed my hair and tucked me in,
    Made me laugh for hours on end.
    You kissed my boo-boos when I fooled around.
    Mommy, you never let me down.

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    This is a touching poem from a daughter to mother showing all the little things to the big things that matter in life between a mother and daughter. I love this poem. It's so sentimental!...

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  22. 20. For All Women In My Life

    • By Malcolm Yendaw
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014 with permission of the Author.

    How can I thank you for your support,
    For the guidance, prayers, and help of all sorts?

    So much you have done that I could never repay.

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