Happy Mother's Day: A Poem

By HAL MEILI

Of all your friends there is

one like no other,

the one who delivered you,

called your Mother.

She will teach you from day

one,

until her hair turns gray.

You'll learn good manners

and how to pray.

She will love you even more

when you turn ten,

as a buddy,

not only best friend.

Later in high school,

you will do your thing,

face the world

and test your wings.

Her love will go with you as

life unfolds,

whether you succeed or fail

in achieving your goals.

When it's time to retire and

the stars are overhead,

remember the one who sees to

it you're fed,

who washes the dishes

and makes y...