The above is from: storycorps — May 03, 2010 — Read more great stories of amazing Moms in the new StoryCorps book! http://storycorps.org/book Joshua Littman, ...
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers
And mothering spirits sharing this small blue orb with me!
For those who've given another human birth or those of other species
Who have given unconditional love, nurturing support, a listening ear
For all who have given every ounce of their strength for a child of their heart,
For those who have sung sweet sounds to another,
Those who've prepared food with love, who've given shelter from the storm
(Thanks, Bob!)
All the ones who give their lives so that others may live
Or be born through them into this world of swirling, dancing forces
To better themselves and work to develop, to create, to grow
Those who teach by example and through the medium of grace & love
I have a mother, to whom I am eternally grateful for my bones, skin, eye lights,
For the stories of my legacy, for the needs and creative kindling given.
And many others have mothered me along the way when I needed it most,
Even when I didn't know it at the time.
Women, men, children, babies, animals, all have been mother to me
In some significant way that changed my life by the realization of
Their unconditional offering.
My gratitude knows no bounds.
Today is just a day to say these words... I thank my lucky stars
Every day for my mother and mothers and yes, Mothers Earth and Nature~
Your bounty exceeds what any have the right to expect, and it is time
For us to mother you for a long while too.