There's No Other Like A Mother

The Universe has stars galore And planets, moons and suns, Yet anywhere you might explore, This truth stands out at once - A mother's love transcends them all, No matter where Man goes, That's why in wonder we recall What each blessed child now knows... Each righteous mother says her prayers, Which angels fly above, So God the Father then compares His plans with those they love... If He decides He can agree, Then signs and wonders bloom, Defeating doubts and misery And overcoming gloom... For mothers see the aches and pains Their young ones have to face, Yet even then their faith remains In search of further grace... While life's a journey, young or old, The path each pilgrim takes, A mother's love stays good as gold, Thank God, for all our sakes... No wonder God has ears to hear The precious prayers each day, Of those who nurture and would rear Young children on their way... And long may God continue to Reward each righteous heart, So that each time He helps them through, They say, 'How great Thou art...' Poem accepted by Forward Poetry UK Publishers for their new poetry anthology, Essence of Love.