A Mother's Day Tribute To A Nightingale
Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2009
by Nenita Wells
She sings like a nightingale.
And loves to tell us tale.
Of long ago and about life,
Plain and simple and with blithe.
She prays and devoutly praise,
The Lord who gave her grace
Her generous heart a haven,
For her children and grandchildren.
She has learned at an early age
That life is full of cares but pledge
To her worried ailing mother
She will take care of her sister.
At twenty-two she was wed.
A new married life she adapted
To a gentleman from the States.
Faced life squarely without regrets.
Worked hard and determined
Her children will succeed.
Looked up to heaven and sing
Hymns of praises and thanksgiving.
Hymns of praises and thanksgiving.
She is like a rainbow, a shower
of raindrops falling from above
She is my mother's only sister
A wonderful person I could ever have.
By Nenita Wells
The author dedicates this poem to the most loving, caring, beautiful aunt in California, an exceptional mother and grandmother and a wonderful wife.
The author lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
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The author was born in one of the 7,100 islands in the Philippines, in Leyte where the famous American five-star general, Douglas MacArthur landed during WWII. She is one of eight children, and she has thirty-five nieces and nephews. She was raised by her parents to be a good Christian. Attended public school both in Elementary and High School in the Philippines. She went to college under the work and study program, earned her bachelor's degree with honors and her first paid full-time job was as secretary to the High School Principal, her first boss was a Benedictine Sister from Germany who was the Administrator of the Catholic school. She lived in New York City from 1977 to 2004 and now lives in Providence, Rhode Island. She loves to read and write poetry.
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)Nenita,You are a beautiful writer. I look forward to keep reading more poems about the people in your lives! You have a real gift, and I'm glad to be able to share in it.Lisa AndersonHi Lisa,Thank you for your encouragement and thank you for the kind words.I am glad you enjoyed my poem.Wishing you a wonderful, happy Mother's Day.You are a special May Mother.Best regards,Nenita
Pretty nice, I always appreciate people who can write poems, it is a long forgotten skill I think!Hi Jami.Thank you so much for reading my poem. Your comments are greatly appreciated.Have a wonderful day.Sincerely,Nenita
Great article. Well done.You are sure taking this Mothers Day seriously. Thanks for an enjoyable read anyway.Thank you Connor.Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem.Have a wonderful day.Your fan,Nenita
hi nenita,this was a lovely tribute filled with love and admiration for someone we can only imagine to be exceptional, byt the words of your poem. happy mother's day to you both,my best regards,sue thomHi Sue...Thank you for your warm and kind words, it meant a lot to me. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. It gives me so much pleasure hearing from nice and wonderful people like you.Have a wonderful Sunday.Best regards,Nenita
"She sings like a nightingale and loves to tell us tale"? C'mon, Nenita, you've got to bleed a little if you want to write poetry. At least: She sings like a Nightingale and loves to tell us tales of a simpler life, so long ago. You love this lady? Love to write? Then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite . . .
Thank you John for reading and commenting on my poem. Thanks for the critique. I enjoy reading your articles and am looking forward to reading one of your poems.Have a good day.Best regards,Nenita
Nenita,This is so very touching, and thanks for sharing it on the WarpHi Ronyae.Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I am glad you were touched by my poem, that means a lot to me.Thanks again.Always your fan,NenitaMy fan? WOW, thanks Nenita, I'm honored, and humbled by that. Stay Blessed.
I really appreciate.Hi revruc1.Thank you so much for commenting and reading my poem, it meant a lot to me.Best regards.Nenita
That was beautiful, Nenita. I know your aunt loved it too. Have a wonderful week and God be with you and yours.SandraThank you Sandra.I am delighted you liked my poem. Yes, my auntie loved it. I printed the poem on the inside of the pink and white plaid design card and sent it to her just before Mother's Day. She was so thrilled and called me immediately, I was so happy to hear her voice.God bless and best regards,Nenita
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