A DEDICATION TO MOTHERS-From my second book of poetry(POETIC VERSES)

It was not so long ago,
that you nurtured me, walked
with me and held my hand.

I was little then

You walked and talked with me,
and told me biblical stories of 
creation and how it all begin.

As I grew older you would
still walk and talk with me, but
about dreams of a larger plan.

I was  getting older then

And then! Your teaching increased, you
became more aggressive, you were molding me
into what you thought I should be as a man.

I am grateful for having an Angelic MOTHER
who was patient with me, and 
kept me safe.

I am older now

I now understand why you walked 
with me and had those talks under
that Oak tree.

Now that God in his infinite wisdom
has called you home, I know your
earthly work is done.

I cherish the precious time that
he allowed you to  spend with
your son.

HAPPY MOTHER'S  DAY

Poetic Verses By Gamaliel H. Gooding
Copyrighted 2003