MOTHER'S DAY

My son, Mark, is a comedy writer living in Los Angeles. He has written multiple scripts titled "Magnificent Moms". Each Mother's Day, for several years, the local Hollywood theater he is connected with, lets Mark produce one of his shows. The show this year will have local comedians on stage with their own mothers to either sing, do a skit, dance etc. Mark has asked me to emcee the program with him. I have never done anything like this before, but Mark says I will do fine and not to worry.

In addition, Mark has asked me to write a poem about Mother's Day to read on stage. That is one thing I am comfortable doing. Mark reassures me that I will do well. I will just go with the flow and have fun with it all.  One thing I know for sure, I am a proud Mom of two amazing sons.  Happy Mother's Day to all of you. 


MOTHER'S DAY

My son spoke about Mother's Day.
He asked me to write a poem.
My mind went into so many directions.
How can I capture it in just a few words?

The miracle of birth left me awestruck.
How do I care for someone so small?
I relied on Dr. Spock's instructions
guiding me with my first diaper change.

I didn't know much about raising kids,
but one thing I was sure.
Let them know how much they are loved.
The rest should hopefully, fall into place.

I embraced each moment wanting no change,
but then was so excited seeing them grow.
Watching them make friends, play sports, acting in plays.
Experiencing new adventures; following their dreams.

In the end, maybe it isn't that complicated at all.
You love them; you support them; you laugh and you cry.
But for me, the best thing about being a mom
is knowing that my sons are happy
                   and they do truly love me too.