How can I say it any better; how can I explain a mom who loved her children unconditionally—still does. She’s the greatest, and yes, even when I wasn’t what she’d hoped I would be, she was still there. I thank God for her and her love… not just on her birthday… but every day I live.
Thanks, Mom, for always being there.
I love you!
Mom Was Always There
As far back as I can remember
There’s been a lady with auburn hair
That I can count on when I need her
My Mom is always there
I used to bring friends home for lunch
I’d bring lots of them, she didn’t care
She’d fix lunch for the whole darn bunch
My Mom was always there
She took us to church and Sunday school
She taught us to help and to share
She made sure we knew about God’s love
My Mom was always there
She came to all my baseball games
I’d get embarrassed, but I didn’t care
I can still hear her screaming my name
My Mom was always there
As I got older and I’d hit bad times
And it seemed life was too much to bear
I’d call and she’d make me feel better
My Mom was always there
No, there’s no one quite like my Mother
So very few that can compare
A smile and a laugh that bring sunshine
My Mom is always there
And when I lay down each night
There’s always one thing in my prayers
I ask God to watch and protect her
So my Mom will always be there
Copyright © 1995 C. Mashburn
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Ina said
This poem speaks so warmly of your love for your mother, lovely.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Ina!
Adura Ojo said
Just finished speaking to my mum…she called. I know exactly what you mean. She’s always there. Thank God for wonderful mums.
charlesmashburn said
Yes!
And, thank you for the comments!
Jacqui BB said
Your mother must be quite special. Hope you have shared this poem with her.
charlesmashburn said
Oh, yes, she is very special, and I have shared it with her many times. It is framed and hangs on a wall in my home.
Thank you for the comment!
William Leed said
Nice job Charles. Enjoyed it very much.
William
charlesmashburn said
Thanks for the comment, William!
David Rheins said
Without Mom where would we all be?
charlesmashburn said
I don’t want to think about it, David!
Thanks for the visit and comment!
halfwaybetweenthegutter said
Incredibly touching; I had a bad relationship with my mother for most of my life, and it’s only now I’m a little older that I can appreciate that while she may not be perfect, she tried to do the best for me.
I hope one day I can be the mother you speak of. I always enjoy your writing.
charlesmashburn said
I think the desire to be a good one is half the battle. There are no instruction manuals, and we just have to do the best we know how. But as long as love is the key ingredient, I think you will succeed.
Thanks for the comments!
Jo Bryant said
this poem shouts out about the bond with your mother – lovely
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, Jo! I appreciate the kind comment!
disjointedrhymings said
Absolutely brilliant 🙂 Lovely to see someone thinking so highly of their mum and lucky you for having so great a mum.
charlesmashburn said
I am very lucky, and will never let Mom forget it. She is the best!
Thanks for the great comments!
Liliana Negoi said
i believe that any comment would be too little considering the beauty of maternal love and the wonderful way in which you present it here 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Liliana! Your non-comment speaks volumes!
Daydreamertoo said
I lost my mother suddenly just 2 days before her 56th birthday. That was in 1989, still miss her as much today as I did back then. I’m glad your mom knows how much she is loved and appreciated.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the heartfelt comment. So sorry for the loss of your mom.
Kick Out The Jams said
That is so nice and touching Charles, beautiful sentiment…
charlesmashburn said
Thank you! I appreciate the kind comments!
Abby Kelly said
I love it! One can never pay enough respect, love or admiration to a mother. And each one is the best one ever!
Here’s a poem I wrote about my mom!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Abby!
The Noiseless Cuckooclock said
what a magical ode to your mother,
she reads it smiling.
🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Kitty!
The Borg Poet (@theborgpoet) said
Sounds like she is an amazing person to have a poem written in such a fashion. Good job!
charlesmashburn said
She is very amazing! Thanks for the comment!
Kay Salady said
Very sweet. You are among the blessed.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Kay!
brokenpenwriter said
Wow – this made me cry. My Mom died when I was a little girl so I never got to write anything like this for her or feel like someone was always there for me. You have done a beautiful tribute to her in many ways, but I must say, being the mother of a 32 year old daughter, I’m pretty sure that your Mom feels no disappoijntment in you – no matter what. She loves you as being perfect, just the way you are, dents, faults, cracks, slips, spills, and mistakes included.
charlesmashburn said
So sorry about your mom, Cindy.
Yes, you are right about mine, and I am so blessed!
Thanks for the great comments!
The Orange Tree said
your mom rocks,
what unbreakable bond you have with your mom,
admirable love.
smiles.
Happy Rally.
🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you!
terri0729 said
Charlie, What an amazing and wonderful tribute to your mother!!! I really loved it a lot. Great job! Peace, love and blessings, Terri
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Terri! I’m glad you liked it!
wordcoaster said
Wonderful to read of such a supporting mother–mine is the same way; I talked to her today: she’s always there 🙂
charlesmashburn said
That’s good news!
Thanks for the comment!
Chevrefeuille said
What an amazing woman she must be. My mother is just the same, she is always there when I need her. In return I am not always there for her.
charlesmashburn said
Thanks for the comments!
I read your entry and like it, but was not able to comment on your site, because I don’t have a Google email account.
Alcina said
A great tribute to mom..she must be all smiling for these heartfelt words.. 🙂
Beautiful!
charlesmashburn said
Yes, I think she probably is!
Thank you for the nice comments!
chimnese said
our mothers are the first love sof our live sthey make us ready for whats to come later when we grew up..amazing Charles, really touched my heart in these verses.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Chim. Your comments are always appreciated!
The Oldstrong said
You write with such warmth about your loved ones. They are real lucky to be loved by you.
Another brilliant piece mate.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Leon. I appreciate the very kind words!
C Rose said
Such a touching piece Charles, loved the expression and sentiment of this. ~ Rose
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, C. Rose! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!
Poetry & Icecream said
Your love for your mum shines through this poem. Well written 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you so much!
ZQ said
Why at a later stage in my life, after all my children have left, do I feel this yearning for my mother and father?
Well done to bring me here (in the present) with this piece.
charlesmashburn said
It is strange how our lives take us places we don’t expect.
Thanks for the visit and comment, ZQ!
ahhhpoetry said
This is a beautiful tribute to your mom, we should all have moms like that, and I did, and we should all be moms like that, I endeavored to be. Thank you for sharing!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the wonderful comments!
becca givens said
What a warm and loving tribute to your mom – it touched my heart.
I would have to say the same characteristics were found in my dad (sadly no longer with me) … my mom, bless her heart, did the best she could with the skills she had – but alas, although she tries, she is not mothering/grandmothering material!
Thank you for sharing!!
charlesmashburn said
Thanks for the thoughtful comments, Becca!
Mohana said
You make me miss my mom, Charles. This is such a beautiful, heart-warming piece. Thank you for sharing it.
charlesmashburn said
It’s okay to miss your mom! I miss mine all the time!
Thanks for the kind comments!
shoelessboywonder said
Truly kind words for your mom…enjoy the time you have together 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the nice comment!
cj Schlottman said
Lovey images! So grateful you had such a wonderful Mom
Namaste……..cj
charlesmashburn said
I’m so grateful too!
Thanks for the comments!
kez said
what a beautiful poem the sort every mother would love to have written about her ……thank you for sharing x x x
charlesmashburn said
I just tell it like it is, Kez!
Thanks for the comments!
lscotthoughts said
Lovely and endearing! 🙂
dsnake1 said
wow, what a touching and lovely poem. your mum must be a very special person. 🙂
you post reminds me about my mother, who lost her fight against illness a decade ago, but she still lives in my heart.
charlesmashburn said
So sorry about your mother. I’m glad she was special!
Thanks for the comments!
Jess said
a very loving tribute
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Jess!
Zoe said
This is just lovely. My good friend has just lost a mom who sounds a lot like yours. I pray that she is, indeed, always there for you.
charlesmashburn said
So sorry about your friend’s mom. Thank you for the wonderful prayer!
pure2core said
Really I always look forward to your writings ..Simple words and lovely presentation of heart spread out with such an excellence. Very nice tribute to your mom. Thank you for sharing this post Sir…
charlesmashburn said
I’m glad you enjoy my writing, Pure2! Thanks for the wonderful comments!
Hope said
this is so beautiful! thank you for expressing your sentiments. and done so well!
thank you for your visit and comment
take care!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for visiting and commenting, Hope!
Miss Kitten said
Beautiful, Charles. Very poignant. Here’s my rally piece this week:
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, Miss Kitten!
Blossom Vydrina said
Sweet!
charlesmashburn said
Thanks!
Emmanuel Ibok said
To consider this was written in 1995 and in 2011 it still makes so much sense. I cut my cap~
Cheers!
charlesmashburn said
Yes, and it still applies perfectly.
Thanks for the visit and comment, Emmanuel!
Wyoming Diva said
My mom just passed last year..very poignant writing, this is.
charlesmashburn said
So sorry to hear that, Diva.
Thanks for the visit and comment.
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charlesmashburn said
Thanks for the comments!
Cherlyn said
Brings tears to my eyes – a wonderful tribute to your mother! Thank you for sharing 🙂 Wonderful!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much!
Julie Laing said
A fabulous tribute–I hope your mom loved it! Thanks for sharing this one for the rally.
charlesmashburn said
She likes it! Thanks for the comment!
Alex Dissing said
Simple words but a profound message. A heartfelt tribute which I’m sure she loved.
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, Alex. I appreciate the comments!
Leo said
Wow. This is a rich tribute Charles 🙂 very beautiful.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Leo!
Andy said
Hello Charles.
I can so relate to this poem more than you know.
To this day, I remember my late father’s dying words that I must always look after my mother when he was gone. I was a young teenager when dad died & I never understood what he meant by those words. We were poor & dad was the only bread winner in our family. There were a lot of mouths to feed, but we never went to bed hungry & we always had clothes on our backs, even if we had nothing else. Life was tough for mom after dad died. She was a simple, uneducated woman & had no skills for a job. I saw her shed many tears when she thought we weren’t looking, but in spite of her trials and tribulations, mom always remained graceful & humble. She raised us kids with good morals, to always show love and to be grateful for the tiniest things in life. Even today, as she approaches her 80th year on this earth, her humility has remained with her.
It’s only with maturity & wisdom that I’ve come to realize what my dad meant with those dying words. This is why I will do anything for my mom if it’s within my power. As far as I’m concerned, mom is a queen & deserves to be put high up on a pedestal. I worship the ground she walks on & love her more than my own life. There’s a special place in my heart reserved for only her that no one can ever take away or replace.
Your love and respect for your mom shines through in this poem & I commend you for expressing it so beautifully.
Thank you for sharing & visiting. Your comments are always welcome & appreciated.
A Weeping Rose
charlesmashburn said
What a wonderful story, Andy. I understand more now how you can write poetry so full of love. You were raised on it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, and for sharing part of your story with me.
Jared A Muscat said
I almost feel as if your mom was there for me! Well written.
charlesmashburn said
I love it! Thank you!
Jingle Poetry At the Gooseberry Garden said
sweet ode to mom.
smiles.
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, Jingle!
CC Champagne said
I might just be having a bit of a rough day, but this one made me long so much for my grandmother! Delightfully playful and still so deep… Brilliant as always, Charles!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, CC. I hope your day got better!
Nefarious X said
This was a moving and beautiful poem. I was especially moved by the ending. Thank you for sharing
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much for reading and commenting!
meethimirchi said
My mom is amazing 🙂 we are today for what our mom’s have given us in life 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Yes we are!
Thanks for the comments!
Ankoku Hikaru said
Nicely Written, and beautiful thought.
My apologies for the late comment.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the comments!
bendedspoon said
simply beautiful! I love your mom for being her and for sharing you to the world 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Bendedspoon! I appreciate your visit and comment!