40+ Mother’s Day Poems To Make Her Feel Special

Mother’s Day is a worldwide celebration of the role a mother plays in moulding and shaping our lives and keeping the family together. It is presently an annual tradition in more than 46 countries worldwide, with the US, UK, Japan, Italy, Canada, India, Belgium, China and Australia leading the list. Writing a poems about mother or buying a small gift for your mom is a part of this tradition. This year Mother’s Day will be celebrated on the 11th May, which is the third Sunday of the month.

Whether you’re writing a heartfelt card or preparing a special gift, the right words can express what sometimes feels too big to say. These Mother’s Day poems that make you cry capture deep emotions and treasured memories, perfect for letting Mom know just how much she means. From touching tributes to gentle rhymes, you’ll find beautiful verses for Mother’s Day that celebrate every kind of mother figure with love and gratitude.

Best Mother’s Day Poems

Poems for mothers on Mother’s Day make for lovely personalised gifts. Here are a few handpicked Mother’s Day poems in English that one can present on this special day. For all the fathers out there, there are many Mother’s Day poems for kids which you can teach your children so they can recite the same for their mother:

1. Only One Mother

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,
Hundreds of shells on the shore together,
Hundreds of birds that go singing by,
Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather.

Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the world wide over.

~ Unknown

2. Mother’s Love

Mother’s Love,
Her love is like an island in life’s ocean,
Vast and wide,
A peaceful, quiet shelter,
From the wind,The rain, the tide,

‘Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South,
And on the East by Rest.

Above it like a beacon light,
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer,
And thro’ the changing scenes of life,
I find a haven there

~ Unknown

3. Poem

I said a mother’s day poem for you,
To thank the Lord above,
For blessing me with a lifetime,
Of your tender-hearted love.
I thanked God for the caring,
You’ve shown me through the years.
For the closeness,
We’ve enjoyed in the time of laughter and of tears.
And so I thank you from the heart,
For all you’ve done for me,
And I bless the Lord for giving me,
The best mother there could be.

4. Wonderful Mother

God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old.
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And he moulded her heart out of pure gold.
In her eyes, he placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair, roses you see.
God made a wonderful mother,
And he gave that dear mother to me.

5. God’s Masterpiece Is Mother

God took pieces of everything wonderful to make moms.
God took the fragrance of a flower,
The majesty of a tree.
The gentleness of morning dew,
The calm of a quiet sea.
The beauty of the twilight hour,
The soul of a starry night.
The laughter of a rippling brook.
And the grace of a bird in flight.
Then God fashioned from these things,
A creation like no other.
And when his masterpiece was through,
He called it simply, Mother

~ Herbert Farnham

6. Mother o’ Mine

If I were hanged on the highest hill,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.
I know whose love would follow me still,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

If I were drowned in the deepest sea,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.
I know whose tears would come down to me,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

If I were damned of body and soul,
I know whose prayers would make me whole,
Mother o’ mine, 0 mother o’ mine!

~ By Rudyard Kipling

7. A Mother’s Day Poem

Another Mother’s Day is here,
Bringing joy and pleasures new.
On this special day, Mother dear,
I want to remember you.

I cannot give you costly gifts,
And I’ve told you this before,
No matter what I give to you,
You give back much, much more.

I’m giving you a pure, sweet rose,
Gathered in the early morn.
This rose you planted in my heart,
The day that I was born.

In kindly, loving thoughts of you,
And with the faith you still impart.
The rose I give to you today,
Is the love that’s in my heart.

8. Dear Mom

Dear Mom…

Since the day I was small, till the day I became tall
Since I began understanding things, till the day I got my own wings
Your love has never fallen short, you have been my only support
I want to hold you tight and hug you, I just want to say Thank you

~ Unknown

9. Happy Mother’s Day

For all you do,
You do with love.
You are so special,
A gift from above.
And with all my heart,
I want to say,
I love you Mom.

Happy Mother’s Day.

~ Unknown

10. Put Up With Me

I’m glad that you’re my mother,
Kind and caring and strong.
Coz surely no-one else,
Could have put up with me this long!

~ By Holly Giffers

11. Month of May

For all the diapers that you changed,
For all the playdates you arranged.
For all the trips back and forth to school,
For cleaning all the spit up and the drool.
Why is there only one Mother’s Day?
You should have at least gotten the ENTIRE month of May.

~ Unknown

12. My Mother Kept a Garden

Short Mother’s Day Poems

Celebrate the essence of motherhood with these concise yet heartfelt short poems about Mother’s Day. Each verse is carefully crafted to convey love, gratitude, and appreciation for the extraordinary role mothers play in our lives.

1. God’s Gift

My Mother is a special gift, a special gift that God gave to me.
I’d be lost and lonely without her if God took her away you see.
I love her so very much, that I couldn’t bear to live without her healing touch.
Thank-you God for giving me such a loving Mother,
For I wouldn’t want to be a part of no other

~ By Melanie Reid

2. Thank You, Mother

Once upon a memory,
Someone wiped away a tear.
Held me close and loved me,
Thank you, Mother dear.

~ Unknown

3. Wonderful Mother

The heart of a home is a mother,
Whose love is warm and true.
And home has always been “sweet home”
With a wonderful mother like you!

Lighten the mood and bring a smile to your mom’s face with these delightful and humorous Mother’s Day poems. Infused with humor and wit, these verses playfully highlight the quirks and endearing qualities that make moms so special.

1. Please and Thanks

You taught me how to wash my face
And how to use the potty.
You made me eat up all my greens
And wiped my nose when snotty.

You taught me to say Please and Thanks,
Because politeness is the way,
So ‘Please’ can I borrow some money?
Thanks!
Just kidding. Happy Mother’s Day!

~ Anon

2. You Love My Art

Dear Mum…
I love that you loved all my “art”,
You told me it was beautiful,
You told me it was smart,

You loved my pottery and painting,
And my popsicle stick bridge,
But don’t you think it’s long enough ago now,
To take it off the fridge?

~ Holly Giffers

3. New Mom

New Mom.
New fun.
So blessed.
This one.
Long nights.
Short days.
Go back?
No way.

~ Unknown

4. Poem to Go With a Child’s Handprint

You wash my prints from walls and doors,
For I am not careful where I play.
But here is a print you’ll want to keep…
It’s made for you this Mother’s Day!

~ Anon

5. You Know Me

Mom you know the worst of me,
My weaknesses and follies,
I know you’ve seen me poop my pants
and cut the heads off dollies,

You know all my most embarrassing moments,
You know that I’m a nut,
So what can I do to repay your love..
…and make sure you keep your mouth shut!?

~ Holly Giffers

6. From the Cat

I thank you for the food you bring,
and for my little squeaky thing.
I thank you for your friendly talks,
and when you change my litter box.
I thank you for the naps we share,
and putting up with tufts of hair.
I thank you for these things you do,
but thank you most for being you.
So as I’m sat upon the mat,
Happy Mother’s Day from me the cat!

~ Anon

7. Relax, Mom

As a mom you are number one
A parent who is second to none
On Mother’s Day, chores you should shun
For it is time for relaxation and fun
Even if at the end of the day nothing gets done
Just remember we will still love you a ton!

~ Anon

8. Roses Are Red, Windex Is Blue

Roses are red,
Windex is blue.
Thanks for keeping everything clean,
I really appreciate it.

~ Anon

Mother’s Day Poems From Daughter

Explore the unique bond between mothers and daughters with these poignant and happy Mother’s Day poems from daughters crafted specifically for daughters to share with their moms.

1. Mother

Your arms were always open
when I needed a hug.
Your heart understood
when I needed a friend.
Your gentle eyes were stern
when I needed a lesson.
Your strength and love has guided me
and gave me wings to fly.

~ Sarah Malin

2. Special Bond

Mothers and Daughters
They always share a special bond
Though near or far apart
The words that would describe it
Are written on the heart.

~ Unknown

3. Best Friends

Best friends forever, mom and me
picking flowers and climbing trees.
A shoulder to cry on, secrets to share
Warm hearts and hands that really care.

~ Anon

4. A Mother

A mother wraps
her love around the heart
of her daughter,
keeping each beat steady
through the rhythm of life,
until wings take shape,
and it’s time for the soul
to take flight.

~ Christy Ann Martine

Mother’s Day Poem From Son

Celebrate the strength, warmth, and love of mothers through the eyes of a son with these heartfelt Mother’s Day poems. Share these verses to make your mother feel truly cherished on her special day.

1. Short Mother’s Day Poem

There is no doubt Mom,
you’re the best.
The one and only.
I’m proud to be your son.
And I’d like to thank you for
the loving things you’ve done.

~ Anon

2. My Handprint

Here is my handprint,
Five fingers in all,
Outside they are short,
But the middle is tall.

You will find them on windows,
You can find them on the wall,
They will make a big mess,
For something so small.

One day I will grow,
And leave them no more,
My handprints will be missed,
Of that I am sure.

So here is one now,
That you can’t wipe away,
My present to you,
This Mother’s Day.

~ Anon

3. Short Mother’s Day Poem for Mom

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you!

~ Anon

4. Fingerprints!

Dirt and cookie fingerprints
are not too hard to find,
You’ll see them on our walls and drawers,
Where I go, they’re left behind!

But soon I’ll learn to wash my hands,
And tuck them by my side,
The walls and drawers clean once more,
No grubby marks to hide.

So here I leave my fingerprints,
Each and every one,
Painted as a reminder,
Of dirt, and cookies, and fun!

~ Unknown

Mother’s Day Poem for Mothers Who Have Passed Away

Honor and remember the enduring spirit of mothers who are no longer with us through these poignant Mother’s Day poems. Gently expressing the love that persists beyond the physical presence, these poems provide solace and remembrance for those who hold their mothers in their hearts.

1. You Were There

You were there when we took our first steps,
And went unsteadily across the floor.
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,
Until our steps took us out the door…

You worry now “Are they ok?”
Is there more you could have done?
As we walk the paths of our unknown
You wonder “Where have my children gone?”

Where we are is where you have led us,
With your special love you showed us a way,
To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.

And where we go you can be sure,
In spirit you shall never be alone.
For where you are is what matters most to us,
Because to us that will always be home…

~ Unknown

2. If Roses Grow in Heaven

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile

Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

~ Dolores M. Garcia

FAQs

1. Are There Any Famous Mother’s Day Poems?

Yes, several famous Mother’s Day poems exist, written by renowned poets such as Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and E.E. Cummings. Additionally, there are modern and popular poems that have gained recognition for capturing the essence of motherhood. 

2. Can I use a Mother’s Day poem in a DIY Mother’s Day card?

Absolutely! A heartfelt poem adds a personal touch to any DIY Mother’s Day card and makes it extra meaningful.

3. Can I write a Mother’s Day poem for my grandma?

Yes! Grandmothers play a special role, and a sweet poem for her on Mother’s Day is a lovely way to show appreciation.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, sharing a thoughtful Mother’s Day poem in English can leave a lasting impression on the heart of someone who means the world to you. Whether you’re looking for emotional Mother’s Day poems from daughter and son or something simple yet sincere, these verses are a beautiful way to say “thank you” and “I love you” on Mom’s special day. Let your words wrap her in warmth, love, and appreciation she’ll never forget.

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