When I was born, you smoothed my hair
And touched my face with loving care
Then after it was time to feed
You gave me books to learn to read

I learned to walk, though falling down
In your arms I had no cause to frown
You taught me to love the sun
And laugh happily when I could run

And as I aged, you let me grow
There was not a single unexplained "no"
And when I left I had to cry
For you who taught me how to be a man and why

So you I thank on Mother's Day
For teaching me how to love each day