Happy Mother's Day ~ In Loving Celebration 2013 ~ In Reflection

There is purpose and plan
Within each heart of man
When life is given anew
The gift of time is bestowed upon you
Be this of Creation's grace
The love of Mother in heart to place
Daughter, mother, grandmother, blessings received
From the Will of Creation life conceived
Days to mark a quest, a desire
And known be life's passion, life's fire
Peace and love to embrace each day
And known be the Glory to God I pray.

Rose Marie Raccioppi 
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York

After the Bath, Oil on canvas, c. 1901 , Mary Cassatt, American, 1844 - 1926.