Famous Quotes

MOTHER’S DAY There were some different beginnings To what we know as, “Mother’s Day” One woman, Anna Reeves Jarvis “Mothers’ Work Day Clubs”, her way. They focused on sanitary conditions And provided medicines for the poor They promised to care for all Soldiers From both sides in the Civil War. After that War that had divided The new-found peace would take her To healing families and friends And she became a real peacemaker. Then, in the Eighteen seventies Something we could sure use now “Mothers’ Peace Day”, was started By, Julia Ward Howe. A famous woman of the time Reformer, lecturer, and writer of note “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic” Is something that she wrote. A woman’ suffrage association Voted her their first President And hers, the first suggestion To have a Mother’s Day event. Then there was Frank Hering In the year Nineteen ought-four Of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles Who claimed to open the door. In Nineteen fourteen Woodrow Wilson Recommending a Federal Mother’s Day Signed a joint resolution That we now observe each year in May. No matter who takes the credit It was a long time overdue To honor all those Ladies Who gave life to me and you. So, those who still have theirs Should remember those times passed And thank Her now for all those things She’s done for you in the past. For those whose Mom is gone It’s a time to reflect and say, “Mom, I love and miss you, On this, and every other day.” Our Mothers shape our being And have an endless wealth to give And She will be a part of us For as long as we may live. Del “Abe” Jones 05-04-2005 Some older ones> FOR MOMS She was there at the beginning When the world was new to you - She was there to turn to happy times Those when, you were hurt or blue. She was there to listen to your thoughts And when you asked, to give advice - She was there to tell you, "Those don't match!" Or, "Hon, you sure look nice." She was there with you at nighttime To help you say your prayers _ She was there to tell you, "It's alright." When you had a dream that scares. She was there at morning time To get you up and out of bed - She was there when you didn't feel good (or did) To say, "You'd best stay home, instead." She was there when you were hungry And when you had those dirty clothes - She was there when you needed her (How she knew? Only heaven knows.) She was there at the beginning And she'll be there your whole life through - She'll be there in your mind and heart Just like a mother is supposed to do. Del "Abe" Jones MY ROCK (Mom) Sometimes I catch myself Thinking, "When I phone, I can talk of this or that!" Then remember, I'm alone. She was always there To answer my calls - To listen to my "small talk" Or when I climbed the walls. At times, I didn't feel like talking And somehow, she understood - Didn't say she wished I'd call Or make me feel like I should. Now, I wish I would have More times, to show I cared - To say, just how important Were, all those times we shared. I could have shown my love So much more than I did - I never, did it enough Even when I was a kid. Now it's too late to do or say All those things I wish I had - No way to ease the pain inside When my heart is sad. She was my "anchor" to this life - The "rock", that I clung to - The place, where I could turn When, nowhere else would do. Now, the ravages of time Have worn my "rock" away - And all I have to cling to Are memories of yesterday. Del "Abe" Jones IN PASSING Sometimes Mom in passing Would pat you on the back And sometimes in passing She'd show you the right track. Sometimes Mom in passing Would say, "You sure look nice!" And sometimes in passing She could, make you, think twice. Sometimes Mom in passing Would lightly touch your hair And sometimes in passing She'd show you what was fair. Sometimes Mom in passing Would ask, "What do you mean?" And sometimes in passing She would get in between. Sometimes Mom in passing Would give you, "that look" And sometimes in passing Would give you what it took. But this time, Mom is passing From this world to the best And this time in passing She'll pass the final test. And when Mom has passed And the pain is so unkind Just look and you'll find her There in your heart and mind. Del "Abe" Jones STILL IN THE HEART I have this Lady friend Whose Mother passed away Moving to a better place And, a peaceful day. I know about the pain That, she is going through Because the loss of "Mom" Is the saddest, that is true. Sometimes, it is a blessing When their "life" is in decline Not, what it used to be When, "everything" worked fine. But still, it hurts so much When Mother goes away When you know you won't see Her For, forever and a day. But the memories will be there And will help, to get you through When, you're thinking of Mom And, feeling kind of blue. Del "Abe" Jones 4-12-2003