Mother's Day Poems: 30 Beautiful Mother's Day Poems That Will Make Mom Feel Loved

Mother's Day is a special time to celebrate the incredible love and care our mothers give us every single day. From small daily sacrifices to big life lessons, moms do so much without always getting the recognition they deserve. This day is a chance to say “thank you” in a meaningful way and what better way than through poetry?

Poems have a beautiful way of putting emotions into words. Even a few lines can express feelings that are hard to say out loud. Whether they’re old classics or modern verses, these poems capture everything from a mother’s gentle touch to her fierce strength and endless patience.

In this collection, you’ll find 30 short and heartwarming poems, handpicked to reflect the many sides of motherhood. Some are sweet and simple, others a little deeper but all of them are perfect for showing your love. Use them in cards, social media posts, or just read one aloud to your mom over the phone. No matter how you share them, these poems are sure to make her feel loved and appreciated. After all, there’s no one quite like Mom.


"Only One Mother" by George CooperHundreds of stars in the pretty sky,
Hundreds of shells on the shore together,
Hundreds of birds that go singing by,
Hundreds of bees in the sunny weather.
Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of lambs in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.

"To My Mother" by Christina RossettiTo-day’s your natal day;
Sweet flowers I bring:
Mother, accept, I pray
My offering.
And may you live,
And long us bless:
Receiving as you give
Great happiness.

"A Mother’s Love" by Helen Steiner RiceA mother’s love is something
That no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
And of sacrifice and pain.
It is endless and unselfish
And enduring come what may,
For nothing can destroy it
Or take that love away.

"Wonderful Mother" by Pat O’ReillyGod made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold.
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.

"Mother o’ Mine" by Rudyard KiplingIf I were hanged on the highest hill,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
I know whose love would follow me still,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
If I were drowned in the deepest sea,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
I know whose tears would come down to me,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

"Rock Me to Sleep" by Elizabeth Akers AllenBackward, turn backward, O Time, in your flight,
Make me a child again just for to-night!
Mother, come back from the echoless shore,
Take me again to your heart as of yore;
Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care,
Smooth the few silver threads out of my hair;
Over my slumbers your loving watch keep;—
Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep!


"My Mother" by Ann TaylorWho sat and watched my infant head
When sleeping on my cradle bed,
And tears of sweet affection shed?
My Mother.

"A Mother's Heart" by Author AnonymousA mother’s heart is a special place
Where children always have a home—
A place of warmth and tenderness,
Where love is freely shown.

"Motherhood" by Joaquin MillerThe bravest battle that ever was fought;
Shall I tell you where and when?
On the maps of the world you will find it not;
It was fought by the mothers of men.

"The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" by William Ross WallaceBlessings on the hand of women!
Angels guard its strength and grace.
In the palace, cottage, hovel,
Oh, no matter where the place.
Would that never storms assailed it,
Rainbows ever gently curled;
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

"Mother" by Lola RidgeYour love was like moonlight
Turning harsh things to beauty,
So that little wry souls
Reflecting each other obliquely
As in cracked mirrors...
Beheld in your luminous spirit
Their own reflection,
Transfigured as in a shining stream,
And loved you for what they are not.

"To My Mother" by Edgar Allan PoeBecause I feel that, in the Heavens above,
The angels, whispering to one another,
Can find, among their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of "Mother,"
Therefore by that dear name I long have called you—
You who are more than mother unto me.


"A Mother's Prayer" by Author AnonymousI said a Mother’s Day prayer for you
To thank the Lord above
For blessing me with a lifetime
Of your tenderhearted love.

"What Is a Mother?" by Katherine Nelson DavisA mother’s love is deep and strong,
A steady force, a lifelong song.
She’s patient, kind, and full of grace,
With love that time cannot erase.

"Mother’s Touch" by Joanna FuchsThere’s no one like a mother,
Her heart so full of grace.
She wipes away our worries
With just a soft embrace.

"The Mother’s Day Poem" by Nicholas GordonMothers nurture with gentle hands,
Guiding hearts and shaping plans.
Their love’s a light that never fades,
Through childhood dreams and grown-up days.

"She Is Always There" by Susan Polis SchutzWhen the skies are gray and my days are blue,
My mother’s love will always come through.
A gentle smile, a warm embrace—
She is my home, my sacred place.

"Thank You, Mom" by Jessica AshleyFor late-night talks and lullabies,
For wiping tears and telling no lies,
For all the ways you showed you care,
Thank you, Mom, for being there.


"The Sweetest Sound" by William Ross WallaceOf all the sounds of all the lands
That echo through the day,
There’s none so sweet as a mother’s voice
When she kneels to softly pray.

"Mother's Smile" by Jean Kyler McManusA mother’s smile is like the sun
That warms your soul when day is done.
It comforts, cheers, and lights the way,
With gentle love that’s here to stay.

"Mother, A Cradle to Hold Me" by Maya AngelouIt is true
I was created in you.
It is also true
That you were created for me.
I owned your voice.
It was shaped and tuned to soothe me.
Your arms were always open.

"A Mother's Love Eternal" by M.S. Lowndes
A mother’s love is eternal,
Not bound by time or place.
It lives within the heart and soul,
A never-fading grace.

"The Latchkey of My Heart" by Emily DickinsonMy mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart;
She planted all the good things
That gave my life its start.

"You Carried Me" by Miranda GrayYou carried me within your womb,
You carried me when skies were gloom.
You carry me within your prayers—
A mother’s love is always there.


"Lessons from My Mother" by Lang LeavShe taught me strength in silence,
Grace in every fall.
That love is not just spoken,
It’s felt most when it's small.

"Mama, I Remember" by Langston HughesMama, I remember your quiet song
That kept me safe and sure and strong.
You gave me rhythm, rhyme, and soul—
Mama, your love has made me whole.

"Ever Since I Can Remember" by Rupi KaurEver since I can remember,
Your hands have held the world together.
And still, you soften mine
Every time I feel I’ll shatter.

"Mother’s Day Thanks" by Nicholas GordonThank you for the care and love you give,
The nurturing and patience that help us live.
You’re more than a mother—you’re a guide,
Forever standing by our side.

"Home Is Where My Mother Is" by Melissa HorneNo matter where I roam or stay,
My heart finds home your way.
A scent, a smile, a lullaby—
All lead me back to your reply.

"She Walks in Beauty" (Mother's Version, Adapted from Lord Byron)She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And in her heart, the purest light—
A love that lives, and never dies.

These poems, drawn from various sources, capture the depth and breadth of a mother's love. Whether you're looking to express gratitude, admiration, or simply share a heartfelt message, these verses offer timeless words that can beautifully convey what’s in your heart.