Mum, I don't need to use flowery words
to tell you how I feel
To let you know how much I care
and that I love you still.

I don't need expensive gifts
to show you that I care
For material wealth cannot measure
the love that we share.

I don't need to give you anything
that money has to buy
For love is far more priceless
and it will never die.

I don't need to say anything
for we know what is true
You know and love me anyway
just as I love you.

I only need to give you all
that you have given me
And send to you on angel's wings
the love you've shown to me.

I only need to be the kind
and gentle loving soul
That was always your example,
the love that made me whole.

I only need to show you that
all you taught me through the years
Wasn't wasted or forgotten
and didn't fall on deaf ears.

All I need to give to you
is all I've grown to see
That love keeps us together
and love will set us free.

Though many miles separate us
I now have come to know
That the gift of love I send to you
is what you've always shown.

© Christina
20th March, 2001

"This poem is also written and dedicated to my wonderful mum, who has inspired me and taught me so much in life. And the most important lesson I have learnt is the gentle kindness of love ~ the kind of love that my mum has shown me throughout my years, and the kind of love she taught me to show others. Thank you , Mum."
The photo for this border set is of my mother on my wedding day