Updated date:

May 17, 2021

Poem: Mother's Encouragement

Author:

I am a writer. My passion is poetry. I feel words connect people together and help us to understand the feelings we share.

Poem Summary

Mother's Encouragement is a poem about walking pass a bakery. The smell lingering in the air reminds her of baking cookies with her mother when she was a toddler. She couldn't reach the counter, flour was everywhere, but her mother didn't say one discouraging word. She showed a Mother's Love.

"Two Year Old Chef Bakes Cookies with Ellen by TheEllenShow"

Mother's Encouragement

Strolling pass a bakery

on my morning walk,

a smell of chocolate lingers in the air,

reminding me of the first time

mother let me bake chocolate chip cookies.

A wee little tot

barely able to reach the counter,

leaving a pathway of flour on the floor

with my clothes dotted in white

and cookie dough in my hair,

tasting the batter on my fingers.

The kitchen filled with laughter

and brightness from her smile,

showing me love as only a mother can

with not one discouraging word.

When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on earth

— Mitch Album

"Baking With Toddlers - Twin Toddlers First Time Making Sugar Cookies - Mom Of Twins by Kamry V."

Dimple Times

This one is now published in Dimple Times.

It was published on May 14th, 2021.

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 18, 2021:

Mothers day...now published

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 17, 2021:

This one is now published

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 16, 2021:

Memories

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 13, 2021:

Baking cookies as a toddler

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 11, 2021:

Mother with patience

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 10, 2021:

Mark,

Thank you.

It does amaze me that Mother's can have this kind of passion.

God must give them strength.

Take care and have a great day.

Mark Tulin from Ventura, California on May 10, 2021:

Mothers use much restraint in caring for children. Very envious. Beautiful poem.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 10, 2021:

Nithya,

Thank you.

I'm delighted.

Take care & have a wonderful day.

Nithya Venkat from Dubai on May 09, 2021:

A beautiful poem and adorable memories. I enjoyed reading this.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 09, 2021:

Memories

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 09, 2021:

Bill

Thank you so much!

I appreciate your kindness.

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on May 09, 2021:

I hope you are having a wonderful special day, my friend!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 09, 2021:

Vidya

Thank you so much.

I pray you are having a lovely Mother's day.

VIDYA D SAGAR on May 09, 2021:

Hi Brenda, what a lovely Mother's day tribute this poem is. It reminded me of my mother. She had so much patience, never had an unkind word ever in our learning phase. Her festival delicacies are the best, though she cant do much now due to her age. The videos of the toddler and twin toddlers baking cookies are so adorable. The quotes are beautiful too. Happy Mother's Day to you and your Mother.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 09, 2021:

Fran,

Thank you.

I've found there are many childless Mother's who touch hearts of others.

They have hearts of gold.

I'm sorry you didn't have that growing up, but I love your conviction now.

Happy Mother's Day!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 09, 2021:

Lorna,

Thank you.

I'm glad to hear you are keeping these memories alive by sharing them with your children.

They too...will cherish these moments.

Happy Mother's Day.

fran rooks from Toledo, Ohio on May 09, 2021:

Brenda, I wasn't lucky enough to have a mother to learn from but I made a promise that if I ever had children, memories like those would be mine to share with my children and I pray they hold those memories to their hearts. Loved your poem and the art!

Lorna Lamon on May 09, 2021:

This lovely poem takes me back to baking with my mother and grandmother. Wonderful memories I now share with my own children.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Ravi

Thank you.

Thank God we have terrific mothers.

Their encouragement certainly does play a part in our lives.

Have a good night.

Ravi Rajan from Mumbai on May 08, 2021:

Yes Brenda only a mother make a child appear like a superhero. I describe so many times when my mother appreciated my horrible drawings to the 7th heaven and it was that encouragement that brings me to where I am now. Great write.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Chitrangada

Thank you.

You are right..it's not what the mother's cook..it's the love they show.

Have a great day.

Happy Mother's Day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Audrey

Thank you.

I'm happy you can relate to this one.

Feeling a Mother's love is the best part of life.

Take care & Happy Mother's Day .

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Misbah

Thank you so much!

I thank the Lord everyday that he blessed me with her.

She still has that Mother's Love.

Happy Mother's Day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Peggy,

Thank you.

Unfortunately I didn't learn much about cooking from her...other than cookies & such.

She isn't the best cook even today, but I still love her.

But she worked during my teenage years.

Have a Happy Mother's Day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Bill

Thank you.

A mother's love isn't something we ever forget.

Have a great day.

Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on May 08, 2021:

Lovely sentiments expressed in your poem, and I can relate to it. I am reminded of my own childhood days—me learning cooking from my mother, and the childhood days of my children—they learning cooking from me.

Mother’s remain their children’s best cook in the World. It’s not what the mother’s cook, it’s the love and care, as the most precious ingredient in their recipes.

Thank you for sharing this lovely post. Happy Mother’s Day.

Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. on May 08, 2021:

This is a sweet poem and one I relate to. Mama was an awesome, creative cook. I miss her dinners. Happy Mother's Day, Brenda!

Misbah Sheikh from The World of Poets on May 08, 2021:

That's a great Mother's Day tribute, Brenda. So cute!!

Thanks to the Lord, that He filled a mother’s heart with so much love

Blessings to you and your mother

Happy Mother's day!!

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on May 08, 2021:

Like you, I learned how to cook alongside my mother. Sweet memories! Happy Mother's Day to you!

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on May 08, 2021:

I had one of the best, and she is always with me. Loved the sentiment and love in your poem, my friend.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Liz

Thank you

It's great for Mom's & grandparents to do these kinds of things.

Take care & Happy Mother's Day.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on May 08, 2021:

Pamela

Thank you.

Mother's Day kinda crept up on me this year...i usually write a few poems.

Glad you enjoyed this one.

Happy Mother's Day!

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on May 08, 2021:

I remember when my mother was helping me learn to bake cookies and other goodies. This article is a lovely reminder, Brenda. I enjoyed reading your poem. Happy Mother's day!

Liz Westwood from UK on May 08, 2021:

This reminds me of baking with our kids. Only this week our grandchildren arrived with chocolate muffins that they had made with their mother. Our daughter often bakes with a 2 and 3 year old.