Searching for Mother’s Day poems? We’ve gathered the best poems to make her smile and feel loved.
Mother’s Day is a time to honor, cherish, and show appreciation for the incredible mothers in our lives. Whether you’re showering her with an unforgettable gift experience or a thoughtful gift, our collection of poems will surely add an extra touch of love to her day.
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Heartfelt Mother’s Day Poems
Delve into a collection of touching and sincere poems dedicated to celebrating the love, sacrifice, and unwavering support of mothers everywhere.
“Shortest Mother’s Day Poem”
You’re my mother,
I would have no other!
— Forest Houtenschil
“A Thank You Note”
You have told me
All the things
I need to hear
Before I knew
I needed to hear them
To be unafraid
Of all the things
I used to fear,
Before I knew
I shouldn’t fear them.
— Lang Leav
“Tribute to Mother”
A picture memory brings to me;
I look across the years and see
Myself beside my mother’s knee.
I feel her gentle hand restrain
My selfish moods, and know again
A child’s blind sense of wrong and pain.
But wiser now,
a man gray grown,
My childhood’s needs are better known.
My mother’s chastening love I own
— John Greenleaf Whittier
“To My Mother”
You too, my mother, read my rhymes
For love of unforgotten times,
And you may chance to hear once more
The little feet along the floor.
— Robert Louis Stevenson
“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, O mother o’ mine!
— Rudyard Kipling
“Wonderful Mother”
God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.
— Pat O’Reilly
“Only One Mother”
Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,
Hundreds of shells on the shore together,
Hundreds of birds that go singing by,
Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather.
Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.
— George Cooper
“Mother”
The water of her womb, your first home
The body she pulled apart to welcome you to the world.
The spirit in you she helped grow with all she knew.
The heart that she gave you when yours fell apart.
You are her soft miracle.
So she gave you her eyes to see the best in the worst.
You carry your mother in your eyes.
Make her proud of all she watches you do.
— Nikita Gill
“I Will Have to Wait Until I’m a Mother”
I struggle so deeply
to understand
how someone can
pour their entire soul
blood and energy
into someone
without wanting
anything in
return
— Rupi Kaur
“A Mother”
A mother wraps her love
around the heart of her child,
keeping each beat steady
through the rhythm of life
until wings take shape
and it’s time for the soul
to take flight.
— Christy Ann Martine
“Land”
My
mother
was
my first country,
The first place I ever lived.
— Nayyirah Waheed
“Thank The Lord”
Every day I thank The Lord
Oh yes, I really do,
For giving me a mother,
As sweet and kind as you!
– Holly Giffers
“When God Thought of Mother”
When God thought of mother,
He must have laughed with satisfaction,
and framed it quickly —so rich, so deep, so divine,
so full of soul, power, and beauty,
was the conception.
— Henry Ward Beecher
“Mothers Are the Gardeners”
Mothers are the gardeners
Of wind-blown wild flowers.
They water them with happy tears,
Happy with them many years,
Even as the hours
Ring with sweet, sad melodies
Sighing through their bowers.
— Nicholas Gordon
“Mommy, I love you”
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I’ll kiss you and hug you
‘Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile ’cause I love you
On this Mother’s Day.
— Nicholas Gordon
Funny Mother’s Day Poem
Explore a lighthearted selection of poems that bring humor and laughter to Mother’s Day, celebrating the quirks, joys, and memorable moments of motherhood.
Here are some more poems you can choose from:
“Mom’s Multitasking Madness”
Mom juggles tasks with finesse and flair,
Cooking dinner while fixing her hair.
With a baby on her hip and a phone in hand,
She’s a multitasking marvel, it’s unplanned!
“Mom’s Time Out”
On Mother’s Day, Mom deserves a break,
No dishes to wash or cookies to bake.
She’ll lounge in bed with a book or two,
While Dad and the kids handle the zoo.
“Mom’s Morning Madness”
Mom’s morning starts with a jolt and a roar,
Rushing around, searching for the door.
With coffee in hand and bags under eyes,
She’s off to conquer the day’s surprise.
“Mom’s Masterpiece Mishap”
Mom tries her hand at crafting finesse,
Glue on her fingers, a glittery mess.
The homemade card is a sight to see,
A masterpiece mishap, created with glee.
“Mom’s Culinary Quest”
Mom enters the kitchen with grandiose flair,
Determined to cook with skill and care.
But her culinary adventure takes a twist,
When the smoke alarm goes off, she gets the gist.
“Mom’s Bedtime Ballet”
Mom tiptoes into the bedroom at night,
Ready to tuck the kids in tight.
But bedtime turns into a circus act,
With pillow fights and giggles intact.
“Mom’s Superhero Saga”
Mom’s superhero cape billows behind,
Saving the day with a brilliant mind.
From lost socks to missing toys,
Mom’s powers shine bright, with endless joys.
“Mom’s Taxi Service Tango”
Mom’s taxi service is always on the go,
Shuttle to soccer, ballet, and even the snow.
With a minivan full and patience to spare,
She chauffeurs us ’round without a care.
“Mom’s Laundry Lament”
Mom stares at the mountain of laundry in despair,
Socks without matches, shirts worse for wear.
But with a determined spirit and a laundry song,
She tackles the pile, proving she’s strong.
“Mom’s Technology Tango”
Mom tries to navigate the world of tech,
With smartphones and laptops, it’s a wreck.
But with a swipe here and a tap there,
She conquers the digital world, without a care.
“Mom’s Fashion Fiasco”
Mom tries on outfits with style and grace,
But with kids’ sticky fingers, it’s a race.
From yogurt stains to marker streaks,
Mom’s fashion choices leave her cheeks red and meek.
“Mom’s Tea Time Troubles”
Mom sits down for a cup of tea,
But spills and splashes, it’s plain to see.
With a smile and a sigh, she embraces the spill,
Mom’s tea time troubles, she handles with skill.
“Mom’s Gardening Galore”
Mom tends to her garden with love and care,
But with weeds and critters, it’s a dare.
She battles the bugs and thwarts the snails,
Mom’s gardening galore never fails!
“Mom’s DIY Dilemma”
Mom tackles DIY projects with zest,
Paint on her face, it’s quite the quest.
But with a hammer in hand and a determined smile,
She conquers the task, in her own style.
“Mom’s Movie Marathon”
Mom plans a movie night with the family crew,
But with popcorn fights and blanket forts, it’s true.
The film’s forgotten, the laughter takes over,
Mom’s movie marathon is a memory to uncover.
Conclusion
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and these messages are designed to fill her heart with joy.
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Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.