Monday 28 April 2008

Happy Birthday Mum

Hello Everyone. Today Is my mum's Birthday and I sat for rather a long time wondering what to get her.
I thought It would be a nice Idea to look for a poem and pop It In a nice frame to go along with some flowers and chocolates, but after looking for 5 mins, I decided to write one myself. I waited on my Wee Treasure to come home from school then we caught the teatime bus.

Mister Man arrived on his bike and my mum was really pleased to see us all and loved her gifts. Along with other family members, we all sang Happy Birthday and watched my mum blow out her candles. It Is hard to believe that she Is 76 today. If I look like her at that age, I will be doing cartwheels! lol. I have posted the poem I wrote and added one of her favourite songs along with It's lyrics at the end.

Take Care Back Soon. xx

Happy Birthday Mum

Impeccable manners an example to follow,
No smoking or drinking or tablets to swallow
Your voice very soft yet, your will very strong.
The list of your good points just goes on and on.

A lady who cares more than one person should.
Through good times and bad times, she will make you feel good.
Always a phonecall to check we're okay,
Its lovely to know she's not too far away.

The kitchen Is where you will find my mum.
When the front door Is closed, the cooking's begun.
Homemade Jam and some Fairy Cakes,
Sausage and Tomato Pie, she so easily makes.

An animal lover like you wouldn't believe.
For her favourite "The Gorilla",
she wears her heart on her sleeve. 
Growing up with cats, dogs, chickens and goats,
Her favourite holiday, on the Cruise Liner Boats.
 
Remembering back to those very young years,
She would always be first to stop any tears.
Rocked back and forth with a gentle pat on the back,
Nothing else mattered, security intact.

Thank you mum for always being there.
For taking the time, to show that you care.
I've learn't very much, from all that you've done.
I love you so much.. My Friend... My Mum. xx


 

BENEATH THE LIGHTS OF HOME

Deanne Durbin - 1941


I can see the lights of home
Shining brightly o'er the foam;
Beckon to me while I roam
Away from lights of home.

I can see somebody there
loving eyes and silver hair
I can see her kneeling prayer
beneath the lights of home

In that little old sleepy town
Nothing happens when the sun goes down
not a thing but moonbeams run around
in a starry dome

Turn the hands of time for me
let me live my memory
once again I long to be
beneath the lights of home

In that little old sleepy town
nothing happens when the sun goes down
not a thing but moonbeams run around
in a starry dome

When the hands of time for me
let me live my memory
once again I long to be
beneath the lights of home.

 

 


 

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the poem Pam really good bet your mum was pleased I quite like Deanna Durbin too, it's nice when the family rally round to celebrate some one special.

Take care

Yasmin
xx

Anonymous said...

I hope one day I get a poem written from my own daughter that way.  How sweet--your mother I'm sure loves it.  :)  Julie

Anonymous said...

That was absolutely lovely!  You are a special daughter.  Nothing like family.

Hugs, Rose

Anonymous said...

I'm sure your mom absolutely loved it!!  -  Barbara

Anonymous said...

Oh your mom had to love that!  Happy Birthday to her!! :-)

Monica
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Anonymous said...

you nearly  had me in tears  hun.   a  lovely  poem,to a lovely  mum, from a lovely  daughter .     no  funny  comments  this  time  .        wishing  your mum  a  very  happy  belated  birthday  pam         and  many  more  of  them        love  from mortxxxx         and  his  mum   semds  1 too x

Anonymous said...

What a nice tribute to your mum.  Very nice poem and I loved the song (which I had never heard before).  Between your poem and the song I teared up.  Happy Birthday to your mum.
Hugs, Joyce

Anonymous said...

I am sure she had a very Happy Birthday with her loved one gathered round. That was a very lovely poem that you wrote for her. Helen

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet mom. Beautiful Lyrics and poem. I'm sure she was absolutely delighted with everything. (Hugs) Indigo

Anonymous said...

that is a amazing poem and I loved the song
hugs
Sherry

Anonymous said...

HB o your dear Mum. {{}}
The entry you wrote for her is lovely.
Have a good week.
Hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

A special Happy Birthday to your mum... You did a great job writing that poem, it's beautiful!!  And I love the song, too!!

Joann

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to your mum!!! what a wonderful tribute to her with that poem and including a favorite song of hers!

that was a very well-written poem, Pam! You mum sounds like a gem of a woman and I'm sure a fantastic mom!! Wishing her many more happy birthdays!

betty

Anonymous said...

What a great poem!! Happy Birthday to your Mum!!
Pam

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful and lovely personal poem for you darling Mum.  I am sure you all made her birthday one to remember Pam.
Happy Birthday from me to her too.  May she have many many more to come.
Love
Jeanie xxx

Anonymous said...

That's a beautiful poem.
Missie

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tribute to your mother! She raised you right! Dannelle

Anonymous said...

obama says, "i did not know that man, rev. wright."

Anonymous said...

WOW, you have talent.  That poem is beautiful.  Happy B-Day to your mom. :)
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Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to your mother!! And I hope she has many more to come. She sounds like a very special person. Your poem is really good.....love, Christine

Anonymous said...

You wrote that poem?  That was beautiful!  I'm sure your mother loved it, and I hope she had a great day!
Lori

Anonymous said...

Your poem is fantastic, I am sure your mum was moved by it as well.  Girl, you are a talented poet!  Happy Belated Birthday to your wonderful Mom.  
xxx
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Awww that is such a lovely poem :o)  I tell you something pammels if I ever want a poem I'm coming to you.  Glad your mum had a lovely day xx

Jenny

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Anonymous said...

Pam I bet your Mum shed a tear when she read that ,lovely poem ,Wish her a very happy belated b/day from me ,what a great entry Ican remember seeing films of Deana Durbin and that lovely song ,they really dont write em like that anymore ,,...love Jan xxaz

Anonymous said...

Well, Pam....................very beautiful......poem and song.......she must've been proud, of you........Gosh.......Happy Birthday to your Mum........!

Angel

Anonymous said...

Nice sentiment and poem :o)
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Anonymous said...

my pam,
Your poem is so beautiful!  My dad turns 80 today.  Your poem is very inspiring.  Perhaps I will write one for him.  Is your dad still alive?  Thanks for your recent email.  Did you play the lottery??  You are a STAR, my love!!  I love you, darlin'!  Love, Val xox
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Anonymous said...

That's lovely, Pam. I'm certain that your mother loved it very much!

Take care,
Beth