No need to send flowers
Or picking up the phone
I’ve been with you every day
Since you’ve been on your own

There is no need to speak out loud
I know what’s in your heart
Remember I was with you
From the very start

Any doubts that you might have
I’ve probably had them too
It is part of being a mother
Which you now know to be true

We make mistakes, we love our kids
And try to teach them well
So when we’re gone they’ll smile
And have good stories they can tell

About the Poem A Mother’s Reflection

A Mother’s Reflection is about a mother looking back at her life and and leaving a message for her daughter. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to do your best. And if you are lucky, they will have a few stories that put a smile on their face.

Inspirational Poetry Books

Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
Get inspirational poetry books by Robert Longley Here.

Inspirational Poetry Products

While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
Get inspirational poetry products by Robert Longley here.