Ageless Motherhood

Our tongue holds many vital words,
But among them is no other
As meaningful and beautiful
As the precious name of Mother.

A name brimful of selfless love,
So fraught with gracious living,
So swift with its outpouring wealth
Of sacrificial giving.

And yet beyond these splendid gifts
Are the memories she is making
In loved ones' hearts: a kitchen's scent
Of wholesome, home-sweet baking;

Of a table simply, neatly spread
With food of her preparing;
Her healing touch, her gentle voice
That tells of constant caring.

Oh, all of life's essential things
She always shares with others,
The simple joys of every day,
The wealth of all true mothers.

~ Grace Noll Crowell