A Mother’s love is something
that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendored miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God’s tender guiding hand.
How has your mother’s love impacted you?
Will you share one special way your mom consistently showed her affection for you?
A Mother's love is something that no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion and sacrifice and pain—a poem by Helen Steiner Rice. Share on XDo you ever take a moment to think about what you did right as a mom? Or remember your most cherished memories with your mom? Our article “What Did You Do Right as a Mother?” has a fun activity to prompt some good conversation.
Hi Maree
I have used the above poem in a book and am not sure how to reference it. Can u maybe assist. Thank you
Fatima,
Oh, I wish I knew. It is a wonderful poem. I bet if you google it, you can find out. Good luck. Maree
Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day. And to all of you Mother’s out there.
Thank you for sharing Maree.
Janet – A Happy Mothers Day to you. It is so wonderful to have you part of our circle here at Embracing the Unexpected. Blessings, Maree
Beautiful poem! A mother’s love IS a miraculous mystery…
Amy – So true, A mother’s love is a miraculous mystery. Maree
I love this! This will be my second Mother’s Day without my mom. She loved Helen Steiner Rice and had a big book of her poems. Thanks Maree!
Laura – I know I would have loved your mom if she liked Helen Steiner Rice. I bet each Mothers Day you miss her. Praying your thoughts of her warm your day.
Maree