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Mother

Mother don't you weep for me

God knows that you did all that could be

Your life was spent trying to save mine

Now, have mercy, it's near the end of time

I see the years of labor upon your face

Your only comfort is God's amazing grace

Slavery was inward, yet outward appear

Yet you have no fear

To many days and nights spent in worry,

Children trying to be grown in a hurry,

We have only ourselves to blame,

Each time you've held your head in shame

Mother I know your strength is from above,

Thank you, for all of your undying love

Now that I have strands of gray

I can look back and understand your yesterday

Your dream of tomorrow is up above,

My dream is to cling to all your love

I see the lines creeping upon my face

May I find comfort in God's amazing grace

Mother you taught me to believe in God,

You did, you never spared the rod

I understand more now than before

You should have given of the rod much more

Mother, thank you for being my source of inspiration

With love I make this dedication

Zerline Moore-Davis

"From My Soul To Yours" Collection© 1998