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A Mother’s Love

It hurts to see you travel down dark roads I’ve walked before:
roads so full of pain that I was forced to close the door.
“Choices make the man” and I have learned much from that path.
Oh how I’d hoped to steer you clear and be your guiding hand.

But the time has come and I know well deep in my heart
that I cannot protect you and that we must be apart.
Although your life will take you far from home and lifelong friends,
know my love goes with you and my prayers will never end.

As you journey down the crooked path of life on earth,
treasure, please, a memory for the one who gave you birth.
This memory is the key that will unlock a private door
that you can walk through anytime and know my love once more.

Enter, son, and you will find a fire burning bright.
‘Tis this mother’s love that only your smile can ignite.
The hearth will be there always for there’s nothing can destroy
the bond that Love has nurtured ‘tween a mother and her boy.

By Jeanne Loehnis, 2004

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A Father’s Day Poem

As long as Daddy’s arms, open wide for me.
And Dad who knows all, tells me what I need.
As long as Daddy’s love cares for and comforts me.
I know that I’ll be safe along life’s way.
My Daddy guides my footsteps every day.

Often times when I was young. I would turn to Dad.
Needing reassurance, Dad always knew the plan.
Oh, it was so simple, Dad’s love was plain to see.
No matter the day or time, my Dad was there for me.

As long as Daddy’s arms, open wide for me.
And Dad who knows all, tells me what I need.
As long as Daddy’s love cares for and comforts me.
I know that I’ll be safe along life’s way.
My Daddy guides my footsteps every day.

I have grown much older now. Dad’s not always here.
Even in his presence, at times I feel such fear!
Dad’s not always perfect; love human can be weak.
But I’ve found an inner guide, whose wisdom I now seek.

As long as God’s light shines through the night
And as God’s presence fills each passing day
As long as God’s light pierces the darkest night
I know that I’ll be safe along life’s way.
I know God guides my footsteps every day.

In those times when I’m afraid, feeling all alone.
Don’t know where I’m going, don’t want to go back home!
Now I just remember, I’m always in God’s care.
And wherever I am, God’s promised to be there.

As long as God’s light shines through the night
And as God’s presence fills each passing day
As long as God’s light pierces the darkest night
I know that I’ll be safe along life’s way.
I know God guides my footsteps every day.

By Jeanne Loehnis, 2003
Also set to music available at www.SongsForYourSpirit.com