She knew <br />all I was hoping for <br />was a little time with you all. <br />She knew <br />if the day was bright and sunny <br />he would be out riding his bike <br />and the girls would be busy soaking up the sun. <br />You would inevitably have work to do <br />whether it was changing the spark plugs <br />on one of our half-dead vehicles <br />or mending the fence <br />to keep our squirrel-crazy bassett hound from escaping. <br />She knew <br />I would probably plant flowers by myself. <br />I love planting flowers <br />but, I can do that anyday. <br />Today I wanted to spend with those <br />who have made me a mother. <br />She knew <br />if she dropped the temperature <br />down into the 40's <br />you would all surely <br />seek the warmth of the house. <br />She knew <br />that a light drizzle <br />of ice-cold rain <br />would ensure your company <br />throughout the day. <br />As I curl up on the couch <br />with all of you surrounding me <br />and I listen to the predictable bickering <br />over the popcorn bowl, <br />I silently thank her <br />for giving me the gift I wanted most <br />for Mothers Day. <br />My family. <br />I'm glad she knows me so well. <br />Thank you Mother Nature. <br />Happy Mothers Day!<br /><br />Mary Nagy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-gift-from-mother-nature-on-mothers-day/
