Mothers Day Poems

Howard Johnson's 1915 poem which begins "M is for the million things she gave me..." is probably the most famous Mother's Day poem ever written, but there are plenty more to choose from, if you are making a homemade card for Mom this year. Poems expressing affection for mothers can be found online and the sentiments can be included on a beautiful Mother's Day card or letter. This page provides information on Mother's Day poems that may help you express your love for your own mom on this Mother's Day.

M-O-T-H-E-R

"M" is for the million things she gave me
"O" means only that she's growing old
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes with love-light shining
"R" means right, and right she'll always be.
Put them all together, they spell Mother
A word that means the world to me—Howard JohnsonMothers.net: M-O-T-H-E-R

Mother o' Mine

If I were hanged on the highest hill,
Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine
I know whose love would follow me still,
Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine!

If I were drowned in the deepest sea,
Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine
I know whose tears would come down to me,
Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine!

If I were damned of body and soul,
I know whose prayers would make me whole,
Mother o' mine, 0 mother o' mine!—Rudyard Kipling, 1890Google Books: The Light that Failed

Mother's Day Poems - Not Just for Cards

Poetry surrounding mothers and Mother's Day in particular can be used for more than just cards and/or letters. Children may wish to recite the poems during special Mother's Day programs at school. Short Mother's Day poems can be written on gift tags and attached to Mother's Day presents, adding an extra personal touch that Mom may love.