Poems About Mothers
2 poemsEverything She Carried
FeaturedMy mother carried me before I was a person. Carried me in the dark of her own body.
by Nadia Clement
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motherhoodmothersfamily
My Mother's Hands
My mother's hands could find a fever through a forehead, could tell a melon's ripeness
by Caspian Hollowell
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familymothers
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The best poems for mom capture her specific qualities — her strength, her sacrifices, her unique way of loving. Our poems about mothers range from tribute pieces to gratitude verses to celebrations of the everyday magic of motherhood. For gift-giving occasions, see our poems for mom collection.