By Burnett Munthali
In the tender embrace of today’s bright sun,
We gather to honor the mothers, each one.
Alive in our hearts, with laughter and grace,
Their love is a treasure, time cannot erase.
Let us cherish the moments, the smiles that they share,
For the warmth of their presence is beyond compare.
In every shared story, in each gentle sigh,
They inspire us deeply, they lift us up high.
So today we give thanks for their love that endures,
For the strength that they show in the face of our cures.
Their wisdom guides us through life’s winding ways,
We honor them now, in our heartfelt praise.
To those who have lost, we stand by your side,
For the pain of their absence, we cannot abide.
Yet their spirits live on in the memories we keep,
In the love that they gave us, in the dreams that we leap.
So hold them close, those who are here today,
For once they are gone, their light fades away.
Let’s celebrate each laugh, each hug that we share,
For the love of a mother is beyond all compare.
Together we cherish, together we rise,
With gratitude in our hearts and love in our eyes.
To the mothers still living, we honor your role,
For you are the heartbeat, the soul of our whole.
