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.
#21
“Delicate Cluster” by Walt Whitman
Ah to sing the song of you, my matron mighty!
My sacred one, my mother.
My sacred one, my mother.
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#22
“Home” by Carl Sandburg
Here is a thing my heart wishes the world had more of:
I heard it in the air of one night when I listened
To a mother singing softly to a child restless and angry in the darkness.
I heard it in the air of one night when I listened
To a mother singing softly to a child restless and angry in the darkness.
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#23
"My Handprint" by Anon
Here is my handprint,
Five fingers in all,
Outside they are short,
But the middle is tall.
Five fingers in all,
Outside they are short,
But the middle is tall.
You will find them on windows,
You can find them on the wall,
They will make a big mess,
For something so small.
You can find them on the wall,
They will make a big mess,
For something so small.
One day I will grow,
And leave them no more,
My handprints will be missed,
Of that I am sure.
And leave them no more,
My handprints will be missed,
Of that I am sure.
So here is one now,
That you can't wipe away,
My present to you,
This Mother's Day.
That you can't wipe away,
My present to you,
This Mother's Day.
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#24
“Mother” by Madison Julius Cawein
Yes, I am going home once more,
And mother’ll meet me at the door
With smiles that rainbow tears of joy,
And arms that reach out for her boy,
And draw him to her happy breast,
On which awhile his head he’ll rest,
And care no more, if rich or poor,
At home with her, at home once more.
And mother’ll meet me at the door
With smiles that rainbow tears of joy,
And arms that reach out for her boy,
And draw him to her happy breast,
On which awhile his head he’ll rest,
And care no more, if rich or poor,
At home with her, at home once more.
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#25
"Mother" by Nikita Gill
The water of her womb, your first home
The body she pulled apart to welcome you to the world.
The spirit in you she helped grow with all she knew.
The heart that she gave you when yours fell apart.
You are her soft miracle.
So she gave you her eyes to see the best in the worst.
You carry your mother in your eyes.
Make her proud of all she watches you do.
The body she pulled apart to welcome you to the world.
The spirit in you she helped grow with all she knew.
The heart that she gave you when yours fell apart.
You are her soft miracle.
So she gave you her eyes to see the best in the worst.
You carry your mother in your eyes.
Make her proud of all she watches you do.
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#26
"I Will Have to Wait Until I'm a Mother" by Rupi Kaur
I struggle so deeply,
to understand,
how someone can,
pour their entire soul,
blood and energy,
into someone,
without wanting,
anything in,
return.
to understand,
how someone can,
pour their entire soul,
blood and energy,
into someone,
without wanting,
anything in,
return.
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#27
"A Mother's Love" by Anon
Of all the special joys in life,
The big ones and the small,
A mother's love and tenderness
Is the greatest of them all.
The big ones and the small,
A mother's love and tenderness
Is the greatest of them all.
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#28
"Blessing" by Anon
There is no blessing
Quite so dear...
As a mom like you
To love year after year.
Quite so dear...
As a mom like you
To love year after year.
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#29
"A Wish for You" by Anon
Just one little wish for you, Mom,
But it's loving and happy and true -
It's a wish that the nicest and best things
Will always keep coming to you!
But it's loving and happy and true -
It's a wish that the nicest and best things
Will always keep coming to you!
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#30
Wishing You a Wonderful Day by Anon
Sending this, Mom,
Especially to say
Wishing you a happy
And wonderful day...
And to tell you this day
Will always be one
For remembering the many
Sweet things you have done!
Especially to say
Wishing you a happy
And wonderful day...
And to tell you this day
Will always be one
For remembering the many
Sweet things you have done!
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#31
Wonderful Mother by Pat O'Reilly
God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.
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#32
"Relax, Mom" by Anon
As a mom you are number one
A parent who is second to none
On Mother's Day, chores you should shun
For it is time for relaxation and fun
Even if at the end of the day nothing gets done
Just remember we will still love you a ton!
A parent who is second to none
On Mother's Day, chores you should shun
For it is time for relaxation and fun
Even if at the end of the day nothing gets done
Just remember we will still love you a ton!
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#33
"Nobel Prize for Mothers" by Anon
Mom you are a shining star
Though the world doesn't know your name.
You have no fancy title
Like Baroness or Dame.
Though the world doesn't know your name.
You have no fancy title
Like Baroness or Dame.
Mom you really are a star,
My mother, mentor and friend.
A Nobel Prize for motherhood,
Is what I'd recommend!
My mother, mentor and friend.
A Nobel Prize for motherhood,
Is what I'd recommend!
And if I won the lottery
I'd share my win with you
I'd take you Mom on a spending spree
Each day the whole year through!
I'd share my win with you
I'd take you Mom on a spending spree
Each day the whole year through!
You may not be famous,
As your face is known to few.
But Mom I think you are wonderful
And I'm so proud of you!
As your face is known to few.
But Mom I think you are wonderful
And I'm so proud of you!
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#34
"Mother" by Sarah Malin
Your arms were always open
when I needed a hug.
Your heart understood
when I needed a friend.
Your gentle eyes were stern
when I needed a lesson.
Your strength and love has guided me
and gave me wings to fly.
when I needed a hug.
Your heart understood
when I needed a friend.
Your gentle eyes were stern
when I needed a lesson.
Your strength and love has guided me
and gave me wings to fly.
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#35
"A mother" by Christy Ann Martine
A mother wraps
her love around the heart
of her daughter,
keeping each beat steady
through the rhythm of life,
until wings take shape,
and it's time for the soul
to take flight.
her love around the heart
of her daughter,
keeping each beat steady
through the rhythm of life,
until wings take shape,
and it's time for the soul
to take flight.
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#36
"Mother & Daughter"
It's a special bond that spans the years,
through laughter, worry, smiles, and tears.
A sense of trust that can't be broken,
a depth of love sometimes unspoken.
A lifelong friendship built on sharing,
hugs and kisses, warmth and caring.
Mother and daughter, their hearts as one -
a link that can never be undone.
through laughter, worry, smiles, and tears.
A sense of trust that can't be broken,
a depth of love sometimes unspoken.
A lifelong friendship built on sharing,
hugs and kisses, warmth and caring.
Mother and daughter, their hearts as one -
a link that can never be undone.
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#37
"Please, and Thanks!"
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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#38
"New Mom"
New Mom.
New fun.
So blessed.
This one.
Long nights.
Short days.
Go back?
No way.
New fun.
So blessed.
This one.
Long nights.
Short days.
Go back?
No way.
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#39
"Roses are Red, Windex is Blue" by Anon
Roses are red,
Windex is blue.
Thanks for keeping everything clean,
I really appreciate it.
Windex is blue.
Thanks for keeping everything clean,
I really appreciate it.
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#40
"Motherhood" by Helen Steiner Rice
The dearest gifts that heaven holds,
The very finest, too,
Were made into one pattern
That was perfect, sweet, and true;
The very finest, too,
Were made into one pattern
That was perfect, sweet, and true;
The Angels smiled, well-pleased, and said:
"Compared to all the others,
This pattern is so wonderful
Let's use it just for Mothers!"
"Compared to all the others,
This pattern is so wonderful
Let's use it just for Mothers!"
And through the years a mother has been
All that's sweet and good
For there's one bit of God and love,
In all true Motherhood.
All that's sweet and good
For there's one bit of God and love,
In all true Motherhood.
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