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R. Craig Collins, 1994, 2007
She holds her temper,
when Dad's,
and the milk,
cannot be held.
She cares for the troop
when Dad's too tired,
sleepy,
or busy;
yet she's never too tired,
sleepy,
or busy...
even when she is.
She bears the brunt of a late education,
that garners praise for her mate;
for doing what he should have done
fifteen
years ago,
like she did,
twice.
Yet she comforts them, the child and the childish,
with little repayment;
except for that tiny DAY
on which she is so briefly
given a small bit of her due,
and cards.
Who could believe this new form of equality?
Oh, how can scant seconds
repay a lifetime of giving,
and giving of life, of love?
They cannot...unless Mother's day
is everyday.
That's as it should be,
and as we will try to keep
from now on