IT’S MAY – SO, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
As you think of a gift
For your Jewish Mother this year
Here is a thought
That you should hold dear:
A JEWISH MOTHER NEVER RETIRES!
Yes, it all began
In the usual way
She shouted and groaned
On her Labor Day.
Then she held you real close
And inspected each part.
You could tell by her face
That you’d stolen her heart
A JEWISH MOTHER NEVER RETIRES
Your pulkies filled out;
You started to talk.
She said, ‘You’re a genius!’
And watched you like a hawk.
Then you started school
Ahead of the rest
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She packed all your lunches
(Brisket sandwich was best!)
You got older and said,
“Even though I’m quite clever,
I want to play sports!”
She said, “NO CONTACT SPORTS – EVER!”
A JEWISH MOTHER NEVER RETIRES
Soon it was college;
You fit into the crowd.
Finally choosing a career
That would make her proud.
But her laser-like attention
Put you on the hook.
It wasn’t easy choosing friends
Because she’d give you that look
She’d say, “Really? This one?”
(But you’d tried not to upset her)
“Honestly,” she’d comment, “I really think
You could do better.”
A JEWISH MOTHER NEVER RETIRES!
There were Seders and Break Fasts;
You made sure to attend.
But her wanting updates daily
Would just have to end.
The years they flew by
Marriage, kids, and a house.
She’s an in-law and a grandparent,
Loving you and your spouse.
Sometimes she is nudgy -
With her support and her love.
Other times it is like
She was sent from above.
She may have stopped working
In her choice career.
But she never stopped mothering
Her children so dear.
Opinionated, outspoken,
Determined to be a part,
A Jewish mother loves her kids
With all of her heart.
So, remember on Mother’s Day to tell her you love her, because
A JEWISH MOTHER NEVER RETIRES!
With motherly love,
Loretta