Mother's Love Poem by Jibrael Jos

Context: (For my mother, my grandmother, for my children's mother, all mothers in the world and You who is lucky to have such a wonderful mom)
Oceans cannot compare to the depth
Sun cannot compare in warmth
Mountains cannot compare to its height
But all together it may come close alright

Flowers cannot compare in perfection
Teddy Bears cannot compare in affection
Chocolates cannot compare in delight
But all together it may come close alright

A mother's love
Is your only measure
Of God's love
A mother's heart
Is your only treasure
When you part

She taught you to walk
She taught you to talk
She taught you to live
Each and every day with a smile

She taught you to pray
She taught you the way
She taught you to be truthful
Each day to be ever grateful

In times of joy you need her
And in times of sorrow even more
In times of success by your side
To see her eyes full of pride

Whose scolding goes straight to heart
Whose praise gives you a head start
Whose advise is forever cherished
Whose food is forever relished

If she is still with you be grateful
Because not everybody is so lucky
If not, still be cheerful
Because even in heaven she will be
negotiating with God to keep you lucky