Happy Mother's Day!!

When I was 21 I wrote a silly little poem as a Mother's Day gift.

I don't remember the name of it, or if it even had a title other than "To Mom" or "For Mom," but I recall the text very well as, even years later, I continue to be astonished at how much moms put up with.

So, with love and admiration for my my wonderful Mom, and for moms everywhere:

FOR MOM

Labor pains
And diaper stains,
Loud, endless crying fits.

Potty training,
More complaining --
It must have been the pits!

Though years of caring
Seemed quite wearing
When I was only five

You held the chore
For sixteen more --
Ma, how did you survive!?

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!