Gentle Angel Shoulder

Yes, today is your special day—you earned it! You were chosen to be a gentle angel, The one who keeps showing up, through every season of life. The one who, even when the day is long, Is always ready to listen, To be a shoulder to cry on, To celebrate, To encourage and to cheer them on— Any day, any time. The minute we held that bundle of love in our hands, We were sold—to love, to care, to teach, To pour into them everything good and beautiful, Nothing less. Even though we did not go to school To learn how to be the best mom in the world, We simply did it with love and conviction From day one. A mother’s heart, a mother’s prayer, A mother’s love is always there, Even in the most challenging times. We also learned, as they reached adulthood, That while our hearts held on tight, We had to let them fly. Our love was, and still is, stronger than our fear— We had to let them go. To you, beautiful angel: Sleep in, and let others take care of you today. It is perfectly okay to do absolutely nothing! You earned it, beautiful lady. Happy Mother’s Day!