With the process of gift-picking being so expensive and annoying, Mother’s Day poems come to the rescue. They allow us to shower our mothers with a heart-warming combination of words from the English dictionary. A poem for Mom is a brilliant way of showing how much you love and value her. But what makes a Mother’s Day poem special is the meaning behind them and the telling of them.
A poem for Mother’s Day is only as powerful as our feelings. After all, they are usually said to a mother — so good feelings are a no-ask thing. Also, poems for Mother’s Day vary in the messages they send. Some focus more on the work that a mother did while a person was growing up. Others focus more on the support they have shown throughout the years.
If you are looking for poems about Mother’s Day to share with your mom — you are in luck. Below, we compiled a list of the best poems to tell your mother on May 1st or any other day. Be sure to leave an upvote on the verses that you found impactful and cheerful. On the other hand, if you have a poem of your own — share it in the comments below.
#1
"Sunshine" by Anon
My Mother, my friend so dear,
Throughout my life you're always near.
A tender smile to guide my way,
You're the sunshine to light my day.
Throughout my life you're always near.
A tender smile to guide my way,
You're the sunshine to light my day.
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#2
"Month of May" by Anon
For all the diapers
that you changed,
For all the play dates
you arranged.
that you changed,
For all the play dates
you arranged.
For all the trips
back and forth to school,
For cleaning all the spit up
and the drool.
back and forth to school,
For cleaning all the spit up
and the drool.
Why is there only
one Mother's Day?
You should have at least gotten
the ENTIRE month of May!
one Mother's Day?
You should have at least gotten
the ENTIRE month of May!
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#3
"Short Mother's Day Poem" by Anon
For all you do,
you do with love.
You are so special,
A gift from above.
And with all my heart,
I want to say,
I love you Mom.
Happy Mother's Day.
you do with love.
You are so special,
A gift from above.
And with all my heart,
I want to say,
I love you Mom.
Happy Mother's Day.
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#4
"Fingerprints!"
Dirt and cookie fingerprints
are not too hard to find,
You'll see them on our walls and drawers,
Where I go, they're left behind!
are not too hard to find,
You'll see them on our walls and drawers,
Where I go, they're left behind!
But soon I'll learn to wash my hands,
And tuck them by my side,
The walls and drawers clean once more,
No grubby marks to hide.
And tuck them by my side,
The walls and drawers clean once more,
No grubby marks to hide.
So here I leave my fingerprints,
Each and every one,
Painted as a reminder,
Of dirt, and cookies, and fun!
Each and every one,
Painted as a reminder,
Of dirt, and cookies, and fun!
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#5
"Put Up With Me" by Holly Giffers
I'm glad that you're my mother,
Kind and caring and strong.
Coz surely no-one else,
Could have put up with me this long!
Kind and caring and strong.
Coz surely no-one else,
Could have put up with me this long!
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#6
“If there are any heavens” by E.E. Cummings
If there are any heavens my mother will (all by herself) have
One. It will not be a pansy heaven nor,
A fragile heaven of lilies-of-the-valley but,
It will be a heaven of blackred roses.
One. It will not be a pansy heaven nor,
A fragile heaven of lilies-of-the-valley but,
It will be a heaven of blackred roses.
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#7
“To My Mother” by Edgar Allan Poe
Because I feel that, in the Heavens above,
The angels, whispering to one another,
Can find, among their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of “Mother,”
Therefore by that dear name I long have called you—
You who are more than mother unto me.
The angels, whispering to one another,
Can find, among their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of “Mother,”
Therefore by that dear name I long have called you—
You who are more than mother unto me.
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#8
"Shortest Mother's Day Poem" by Forest Houtenschil
You're my mother,
I would have no other!
I would have no other!
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#9
"Wonderful Mother" by Anon
The heart of a home is a mother
Whose love is warm and true,
And home has always been "sweet home"
With a wonderful mother like you!
Whose love is warm and true,
And home has always been "sweet home"
With a wonderful mother like you!
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#10
Thank You, Mother by Anon
Once upon a memory
Someone wiped away a tear
Held me close and loved me,
Thank you, Mother dear.
Someone wiped away a tear
Held me close and loved me,
Thank you, Mother dear.
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#11
"Mother..." by Anon
You filled my days with rainbow lights,
Fairytales and sweet dream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.
You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and being there.
I hope that when you think of me
A part of you
You'll always see.
Fairytales and sweet dream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.
You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and being there.
I hope that when you think of me
A part of you
You'll always see.
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#12
"Mommy, I love you" by Nicholas Gordon
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Mother's Day.
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Mother's Day.
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#13
"Flowers"
I've made some Mother's Day flowers,
With my fingers and my thumb,
So you'll always have these memories,
For all the years to come.
With my fingers and my thumb,
So you'll always have these memories,
For all the years to come.
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#14
"Cup of Tea for Mom"
I will try my best in every way,
To be extra sweet on Mother's Day.
But if you become upset with me,
Please relax and have a cup of tea!
To be extra sweet on Mother's Day.
But if you become upset with me,
Please relax and have a cup of tea!
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#15
"Special Bond"
Mothers and Daughters
They always share a special bond
Though near or far apart
The words that would describe it
Are written on the heart.
They always share a special bond
Though near or far apart
The words that would describe it
Are written on the heart.
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#16
"Short Mother's Day Poem" by Anon
There is no doubt Mom,
you're the best.
The one and only.
I'm proud to be your son.
And I'd like to thank you for
the loving things you've done.
you're the best.
The one and only.
I'm proud to be your son.
And I'd like to thank you for
the loving things you've done.
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#17
"Please and Thanks" by Anon
You taught me how to wash my face
And how to use the potty.
You made me eat up all my greens
And wiped my nose when snotty.
And how to use the potty.
You made me eat up all my greens
And wiped my nose when snotty.
You taught me to say Please and Thanks,
Because politeness is the way,
So 'Please' can I borrow some money?
Thanks!
Just kidding. Happy Mother's Day!
Because politeness is the way,
So 'Please' can I borrow some money?
Thanks!
Just kidding. Happy Mother's Day!
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#18
"Poem to Go With a Child's Handprint" by Anon
You wash my prints from walls and doors,
For I am not careful where I play.
But here is a print you'll want to keep...
It's made for you this Mother's Day!
For I am not careful where I play.
But here is a print you'll want to keep...
It's made for you this Mother's Day!
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#19
"From the Cat" by Anon
I thank you for the food you bring,
and for my little squeaky thing.
I thank you for your friendly talks,
and when you change my litter box.
I thank you for the naps we share,
and putting up with tufts of hair.
I thank you for these things you do,
but thank you most for being you.
So as I'm sat upon the mat,
Happy Mothers Day from me the cat!
and for my little squeaky thing.
I thank you for your friendly talks,
and when you change my litter box.
I thank you for the naps we share,
and putting up with tufts of hair.
I thank you for these things you do,
but thank you most for being you.
So as I'm sat upon the mat,
Happy Mothers Day from me the cat!
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#20
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her.
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her.
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