Every sunset I've watched,
every waterfall,
every rain
has been made possible because you opened your heart
and let me into this world.

A mother is the gateway through which
the soul gains entry into this reality.
She holds the key, and she opens the door
bidding welcome to the one who would pass through.
She is the angel & the loving hand
that gently guides the newcomer until she understands
how to operate in this world.
Yes, a mother is the gate, the guide, and the one
who loved enough to let this soul
gain passage into a world of wonder.

Thank you Mom.
I love you.


-- ©1999 Ann Albers
(Please do not reproduce without written permission)