This Mother's Day, turn back the
clock just a bit.
Become the child you were, are,
or can't seem to remember anymore.
Make something that represents you
and no gift on earth will be more cherished.
 Mother's
Day - A Day Not Like Any Other
by Arleen M. Kaptur
Mother's Day just rolls around every May, and it seems
that the stores and shoppes fill up with frilly, pinky,
lacy tokens of appreciation and love. Not really - these
are trinkets that someone else made, a factory mass-produced,
or a country far away shipped over in crates, boxes,
and on ships.
Mother's Day is what you decide to make it.
It should have your personal touch, your stamp of approval,
and your unique character, taste, and hand-print all
over it. Going to a store is a simple matter, and with
a few dollars, you have a "gift." But it is
not your gift, in a sense, it is someone else's and
that wonderful woman deserves a whole lot more - like
she thought you did when she was there to laugh with
you, smile, and even defend you if need be.
Those gremlins under your bed ran for their lives,
when Mom peeked under there to assure you that it was
safe to fall asleep.
Meals, no matter how frugal, simple, or elaborate,
were there for your nourishment, and your enjoyment.
Sometimes a hot dog could taste like filet because of
the way Mom took the time, even though there was always
precious little of it, to make sure you ate before you
left the house, for school, sport, or whatever.
There are some who are at odds with Mom every once
in a while, or very often. Surely, disagreements will
occur in any human relationship, especially when one
side grows in wisdom and one side grows in years (depending
on which side of the fence you are sitting on at the
moment).
A mother sees a child growing up and that pulls at
those ol' heartstrings - you are no longer needed as
much, depended on constantly, or are no longer the prettiest,
smartest, and most inventive person around.
A child spreads its growth wings and sees the world
each day in a new light, with ideas, and innovations
that are created and presented by the whole scope of
the world. You want to try, to reach, and to achieve.
Mom's ways become old-fashioned, out of date, and mundane.
This is natural, hurtful at times, but very natural,
and deep down, truly, either side would not want it
any other way.
So, this Mother's Day, turn back the clock just
a bit.
Become the child you were, are, or can't seem to remember
anymore. Make something that represents you and no gift
on earth will be more cherished, held tightly, and placed
in that all important display case - the human heart.
It can have ribbons, lace, sparkles, color, or whatever
you think is appropriate. It will cost, you know, but
in your time and energy, not in dollars and cents.
Your gift will become priceless and therefore it has
accomplished what it was meant to. It reflects what
Mom stood for, what love feels like, and what human
relationships are all about. A day not like any other
- when only the best will do.
It's all up to you - so pick up those pens, pencils,
and glue stick.
Rembrandt you may not be, but you are son or daughter
and no matter how old you become, "Did you make
this for me" will be the quote of the day, and
the leap of heart will be heard 'round the world - you's
and Mom's. ENJOY!
©Arleen M.
Kaptur 2003 May
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