Mama Sheep

Mama sheep born not long ago But quickly life from her outflowed She's got two babies of her own And dozens more God gave her to grow She cares for the entire flock Including the old down the block Treats youngsters with only kindness Even in times of stress and crisis Your influence passes on in action The word of thank you isn't sufficient Many years you gave Sacrifice you made The hair on your head subtly turns white But in you forever take pride Your impact is everlasting Your ways we are always learning She gives room for children to thrive Independent yet support supplied She laughs and jokes and pets their heads Teaches love through listening and care Her two girls are so proud of her Much more than anything encountered Never complaining or quitting To all her endless love is catching Your influence passes on in action The word of thank you isn't sufficient Many years you gave Sacrifice you made The hair on your head subtly turns white But in you forever take pride Your impact is everlasting Your ways we are always learning I'm speaking your words subconsciously Pick up your values habitually Under pressure presents naturally Seeing I'm like you makes me so happy Your influence passes on in action The word of thank you isn't sufficient Many years you gave Sacrifice you made The hair on your head subtly turns white But in you forever take pride Your impact is everlasting Your ways we are always learning