A Poem for Mothers

No words could properly describe the strength

No gift could ever repay all the love

No card could ever thank her for the lengths

She went to so that I would have enough

For me, she chose to put her dreams on hold

And by my side, she’s stood through all the years

Her sacrifice for me went long untold

As selflessly she helped me face my fears

It seems unfair to only give one day

To recognize the million things she does

Since I was born, she’s helped me find my way

Through everything, she’s been the face of love

So to my mom and mother’s everywhere

I’m thankful for the countless things you’ve shared.

By Bella Townsend

UC Berkeley student, poetry enthusiast and firm believer in Taco Tuesday.

Illustrations by Kelly Beeman