There Are Times We Need A Mother
There are times we need a mother to love us as we are;
someone who prizes uniqueness
and buffs our dimming star.
There are times we need a mother to smooth ruffled feathers;
someone who truly understands,
and cares without tethers.
There are times we need a mother with nurture for the way;
someone who ardently comforts
and our deep fears allay.
There are times we need a mother, especially when we're sick;
someone who makes a "chicken soup"
and heals without a snick.
There are times we need a mother, no matter what the age;
someone who upholds in guidance
with wisdom of a sage.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 569 |
Words | 106 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 |
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