She Is Who You Seek

She Is Who You Seek

Dedicated to Terry W. Stroh who I seek



What is the value of a mother's  smile?

It's only the most important thing in the universe

When beaming down on a child.

Adult and grown, it's the most vital part

Of a person's breath .



When that special smile is full of tenderness

And sparkles for each child with every ounce of the joy of life

There is no gauge to contain it.



What is the size of a mother's hug?

It can't be measured by inches or feet.

It can only be told in the results

Of children's sweet

Hugs back when they say "I love you".



When her  hug is given freely and without guile,

Wholeheartedly and with "All My Love",

There is no vessel to store it.



What is the breadth of irrepressible laughter

That bubbles up instantaneously and at no moment's notice

And with contagion becomes the sound we all hearken to?



When her laughter  evolves to dancing and singing,

and all of her children follow

There is nothing  that can capture that effervescent feeling...



What is the distance of limitless encouragement

That includes soaring expectations for each of her brood...

Which every child follows, though no order is given?



When every child strives to be "the best person that he can be"

And all have seen pride in her eyes which

Means the world to each...

There is nothing in this world that will breach.



How can you measure these things?

You can't.

You can only treasure them and keep them,

Especially when life looks bleak

And she is who you seek.



By Chrissy Bell