Only a Mother knows, as only a Mother could

               her feelings for a child, yes only a Mother could.

               The heartache and pain the leaves with the child

               as the step through the door to the world so wild.

               To have to stay the hand that has guided so long.

               To know that now, they know right from wrong.

               That advice is needed only by request,

               And no longer does 'Mother know best'.

               To have to accept they are babies no longer

               is hard for some, though others are stronger.

               We still want a cuddle, to give a kiss goodnight,

               tuck our child in gently and turn off the light.

               So if Mother should say, "take care my dear"

               Its the is love in her heart, that gives her the fear.

               So show her you need her! You don't have to say

               Remember, you could be a Mother some day.

               You'll know then the sweetness of giving birth.

               The heartache, the joy, the sorrow, the mirth.

               The baby the toddler, the bad, and the good!

               Yes only a Mother knows, ONLY A MOTHER COULD!

               Dedicated to Mothers and Daughters everywhere

              © Copyright Violet Apted

Midi: "Mother"
(Memories 1915)
Music by: Egbert Van Alstyne
(parlorsongs.com)

Art: "Mother Of Love"
Artist: Janet Lake
(members.aol.com)