I have not become what you might have wished for me. I have not used all that you have given me to become all I might be. And may never.

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its
mother is feeling chilly. ~Ambrose Bierce

Be that as it may, I take some small pride in saying, “those who know me do so because they wish to, not because they have to”! And that is because of what you gave to me.

On Mother’s Day I have written a poem for you. In the interest of poetic economy and truth, I have succeeded in concentrating my deepest feelings
and beliefs into two perfectly crafted lines: You’re my mother,
I would have no other! ~Forest Houtenschil

I miss your smile!

Your son,
Bob

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Netvouz
  • DZone
  • ThisNext
  • MisterWong
  • Wists

Post to Twitter Tweet This Post