A Mother's Heart

Every mother had Dreams,

   Of a Child perfect and whole.

Every mother has Hopes,

   For perfection, body and soul.



They told me you’re not perfect,

   Sweet loving child of mine.

They told me that your learning,

   Is taking too much time.



They tell me that your tests came back,

   Showing problems and low scores.

They tell me that you have to struggle,

   This hurts me to the core.



Every mother has dreams,

   They tell me you don’t fit.

Every mother has hopes,

   They say perfection you won’t hit.



But they don’t see what I see,

   The smile that lights your face.

But they don’t hear what I hear,

   Your laughter reveals God’s grace.



They don’t see what I see,

   My child loving and whole.

I have hopes and dreams,

   Because my child you are a gift from God

      And you have a PERFECT SOUL.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

This poem is written about my youngest son, Benjamin. He is developmentally delayed and struggles to learn. He, however, doesn't have to learn to express love. He is one of the most charming delightful children I have ever seen. When he laughs, you can tell it comes from his toes and goes straight to God's ears. When he steps into the room, he brings laughter and joy. Inspite of all his special needs, he is loved by all his teachers and classmates.

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Judy Costea's picture

So many judge by what they see and hear, A mother loves inspite of all they see and hear when it comes to their child... Doctors only know what they read in books.. Mothers know that unconditional love that God has for his children, he gave the same love to us...
God gave us a heart to handle all that is not perfect in our children so that we may love them no matter what others see or hear...
You are a blessed mother with a special gift from God...
Peace and Love..
Judy

Richard Bryant's picture

Peggi, a beautiful and touching write. Nothing better than a mother's love.