Mothering Sunday - Malcom Guite

[Gabrielle Dean]

Found this yesterday, and although it’s a week or two late it's a lovely tribute to mothers and all who are carers (including single fathers, adopting parents and carers for the elderly). I would also like to give a nod to the Annunciation of Mary, which was 25th March.

Mothering Sunday - Malcom Guite

 

At last, in spite of all, a recognition,

For those who loved and laboured for so long,

Who brought us, through that labour, to fruition

To flourish in the place where we belong.

A thanks to those who stayed and did the raising,

Who buckled down and did the work of two,

Whom governments have mocked instead of praising,

Who hid their heart-break and still struggled through,

The single mothers forced onto the edge

Whose work the world has overlooked, neglected,

Invisible to wealth and privilege,

But in whose lives the kingdom is reflected.

Now into Christ our mother church we bring them,

Who shares with them the birth-pangs of His Kingdom.

Joyful mother and baby at Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo