My Mother’s Light
~
Just as the magnificent sun shines high in the sky,
my Mother’s light illuminates the heart of each
soul who is so blessed to know her smile,
her kindness, her radiance…her Love.
Happy Birthday Mom;
I Love you Always!
Robyn Lee
The Mother
~Kahlil Gibran
The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word “Mother,”
and the most beautiful call is the call of “My mother.”
It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word
coming from the depths of the heart.
The mother is everything– she is our
consolation in sorrow, our hope in misery,
and our strength in weakness.
She is the source of love, mercy,
sympathy,and forgiveness….
Everything in nature bespeaks the mother.
The sun is the mother of earth and gives it its nourishment of heart;
it never leaves the universe at night until it has put the earth to sleep
to the song of the sea and the hymn of birds and brooks.
And this earth is the mother of trees and flowers.
It produces them, nurses them, and weans them.
The trees and flowers become kind mothers
of their great fruits and seeds.
And the mother,
the prototype of all existence,
is the eternal spirit,
full of beauty and love.
THROUGH THE HEALING LENS 
Speechless, absolutely love this!
October 9, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Thank you dear Stan x
October 9, 2012 at 11:46 AM
oh my God! This is such a breathtaking tribute to your mother, to all Mothers and to the Essence of The Mother as we are each Cradled and kept in Love……..thank you for offering such beauty. I love the photograph it tells of such closeness. I am smiling so much that it has turned to a few tears…Love, Linda
October 9, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Thank you so much Linda ~ I sooo agree with you. The energy of ‘Mother’ is all around us, throughout nature and all relationships, if we open to it… and we are each that energy if we tap in. Yes – my Mom and I have always been very close … best friends ~ unconditional love abounds. Gratitude for your words today dear one ~ Much Love to you…R
October 9, 2012 at 11:49 AM
a wonderful tribute
October 9, 2012 at 1:13 AM
So sweet of you nightlake…thank you! x
October 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Such a lovely post! My mum came with a visit last Friday and I can’t be more happy since then, especially because I haven’t seen her for so long! 😀 All the bestest to your mum Robyn! xxo
October 9, 2012 at 1:40 AM
Thank you dear poojy!! I am so thrilled you had some special time with your Mom last week and it’s lifted you!! I will tell my Mom of your loving wishes! xo
October 9, 2012 at 11:51 AM
😀 xxo
October 11, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Gasping!
October 9, 2012 at 1:41 AM
Thank you Julie dearest…breathe!!! Love u~xo
October 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I almost feel like I know your mother!
October 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I think she feels the same about you Julie ~ she reads here daily and knows everyone like family!! Loves You loads!!
October 9, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Please give her my love – I’m off to bed but will check you out in morning – am concerned that you are okay.
October 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Splendid Robyn , really really heart warming , its quite clear now from where you feed your ever flowing hope river … Happy birthday to your mom, all moms … and thank you for this refreshing morning start …
October 9, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Thank you Tarek. Yes ~ my Mom is a story of optimism and unconditional Love. She instilled in me virtues that keep my heart open…trusting and always seeking to find the good in any situation. She is remarkable that way ~ almost otherworldly. 🙂 So will try to keep my river of hope flowing … promise… and so grateful for the loving Birthday wishes for her and the spirit of motherhood everywhere. May your day be bright dearest one … x R
October 9, 2012 at 11:55 AM
What a beauty Robyn…stunning tribute to you beautiful Mom…
Both the ladies in the pic are so Beautiful..mirroring their warm loving heart and soul
hugs 🙂
October 9, 2012 at 2:02 AM
Oh thank you so much my Soma sista! 🙂 Yes Mom is a special beautiful breed…. so happy to do this for her today… was a BIG SURPRISE! I am sure she will consider this the best of birthday gifts. She loves all of you here — reads my blog always…. xxoo
October 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM
A beautiful post Robyn, And what a lovely picture of your mother… I missed having a mother, and it really brings it home to see such love between you and your mother. Your words were very moving, thank you Robin
October 9, 2012 at 2:33 AM
Thank you sweet Valerie… I so do appreciate your loving words… and as the poem by Gibran states ~ the spirit of mother is all around us… keep your heart open and receive that love as you are so deserving. So happy this touched you…. and know Mom will be touched by your comment as well today~ Blessings x R
October 9, 2012 at 12:03 PM
What a lovely way to say Happy Birthday. The words and photo are just beautiful.
October 9, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Thank you dearest Victoria…means a lot – and I’m sure to my Mom as well… So happy you enjoyed this!! Sending Hugs ~R
October 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM
And a happy birthday to your Mum from me… how lucky she is to have such a wonderful photo with words of admiration from her obvious loving daughter… the photo, Robyn, is really out of this world… the sun sea and sand… oh how magnificent… the words dedicated to Mum so meaningful… and I love the poem by Kahlil Gibran… the photo of you with Mum… beautiful.. depicting a mutual love and similar look… magnificent post.. I love it…
October 9, 2012 at 4:18 AM
Thank you bulldog! I love this expression “Mum” ~ will have to try it out on her 🙂 YES — know she will be ecstatic when she discovers this surprise today. She loves reading my blog ~ never comments but reads every single day and is completely in awe of all my wonderful followers (does her own following too btw)… I am so glad you think the photo worthy of a special Birthday post too… it did have all the elements – like Mom does. I could not resist adding Gibran’s poem here … sums up exactly how I feel about the spirit of motherhood both on a personal level and also spiritually as it relates to the natural world. Oh this photo — yes a few years ago as a special and happy event… we’ve always had a very close bond … so glad you enjoyed this! Much Love to you bd! ~R
October 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Lovely words coming out from a beautiful daughter to a wonderful great mother. 🌹
October 9, 2012 at 4:42 AM
Tahani ~ so very grateful for your warm words today. Thank you!! Yes … very blessed to have such a loving Mom ~ so happy to share her special day here today. Send Love your way today dear one ~ Robyn
October 9, 2012 at 12:13 PM
A very Happy Birthday to your mum. Seize this day, and enjoy it with her. The pictures are beautiful as always, Robyn. Much much love and blessings to everyone there. 🙂
October 9, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Thank you… thank you Pawan~ I am so glad you enjoyed ~ as I did your recent post on related topic! Blessings and Love ~ xo R
October 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Oh how lovely!!! A fine tribute
October 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM
Thank you so much dear boomie~ exciting surprise for her 🙂 x
October 9, 2012 at 12:45 PM
What a wonderful tribute to your mum Robyn.
October 9, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Thank you so much Alastair ~ ‘mum” will be excited 🙂 x
October 9, 2012 at 12:45 PM
😀
October 9, 2012 at 1:56 PM
You expressed yourself so beautifully, I could feel the love you have your mom…wonderful expression of your love for her. Patty
October 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM
So touched that you could feel it Patty! Thank you so much for your sweet words. I know Mom will appreciate as well ~ Big Hug ~R
October 9, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Tell your mom that she still can make many a young women run for their money ……. Give her my wishes and blessings too…….. And this poem dedicated to her ……
She is a mountain of courage
She is a stream of life
A protector of dreams
A black hole for sorrows
A mentor , a tormentor
She is the elixir of love …
She is a mother
October 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Nika my Mom will delight in your comment. It is true – she has always been like a magnet for men (really all people) of all ages 🙂 Your poem for her today – so very very special and touched my heart – as I know will hers too. Gratitude and Love…Heartfelt… RL
October 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Your mother is lovely, as are you Robyn. This is such a beautiful tribute. I’m sure your mother knows how fortunate she is to have such a special daughter. 🙂
October 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Aww, thanks LuAnn… Mom loved it too. So glad I could do this for her. So appreciate your wonderful comment today 🙂 !x
October 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM
Robyn, something and everything about this is beautiful. It tugs at my heart. I feel this instant pull of tears slowly starting to rise, my chest pounds hard, my throat rapidly knots. I love how you claim such warmth. Thank you for adding newness to life. This splendor you possess HEALS evermore.
October 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Oh Mari — Just so lovely that this touched you in such a way… I believe it has something to do with your own powerful maternal spirit my friend ~ I know so much just through reading your poetry reflecting such… So grateful for your loving words today on Mom’s birthday … xxoo Much Love
October 9, 2012 at 7:46 PM
I know if there is someone who knows this is you. My heart goes onto you and the rest of us who are a statistic. Tight hugs to you.
October 9, 2012 at 10:11 PM
thank you so much Mari — I do imagine that you meant to post this under the comments on your post “Today is someday” ~ ? Maybe will look out for you to place it there… xo
October 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Yes..hehe
Regardless happy birthday to your mom. Lovely to see such dedication. I do miss my mother terribly, wish things with us was different. In the meantime I carry her with an enormous amount of light.
October 9, 2012 at 10:24 PM
🙂 I just know you do– and know that you have so much light inside you for your sweet boy too. Thank you for your beautiful wishes today dear friend … Means so much! x R
October 9, 2012 at 10:42 PM
This is such a lovely post. My Mum, who was only 4’11” tall, is with me still though I lost her many years ago. We used to tease her and call her MiniMum and now my MiniMum is often sitting on my shoulder so that I can still listen to her advice and know that she loves me.
Thank you so much for this post and for sharing the love you and your Mum have for each other. With love to you both 🙂
October 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Dearest Sally, that is so beautiful to know… I am one of those mini-mom’s too 🙂 Not as petite as yours was, but standing tall at about 5’1/2”!! I love that you can still feel her presence ~ and the vision of her perched on your shoulder giving you guidance and love. What a lovely vision that is. I am thrilled this post touched you today, and was my pleasure to share ~ x R
October 9, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Love That poem xx RL ………
more and more beauty everyday – wow ……….:)
such a lovely lovely vibe here xo
🙂 Tons of love xo
Cat
October 9, 2012 at 12:51 PM
So much thanks dear sweet Cat… Always appreciate you ~ and yes mom and me bffs ~ that is the vibe for sure! xo
October 9, 2012 at 10:45 PM
sending You a star for wishes 🙂 love you !!!!!!!!
October 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM
🙂 loved it …thanks sweet lady!
October 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
🙂 🙂 🙂 XOXOXOXOX
October 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Oh, Robyn, this is breathtakingly beautiful! Such a wonderful posting for your mother! Happy Birthday to your Mom!
This leaves me very emotional, in a good way, because my mother is also extremely special and a wonderful, wonderful person. I love her to death.
October 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Thank you so much dear Fergi ~ so appreciate you loving wishes for Mom’s b Birthday ~ she will too as I told her to visit and bask in all the love here! Also so wonderful hat you and your mom share a special bond too….. to be treasured always ~ Much Love, R
October 9, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Happy Birthday to your mom! Such a special post of love and light, Robyn….beautiful….xoxmeryl
October 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Thank you Meryl ~ she will love seeing your comment here today ~ Big Hug x R
October 9, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Robyn, so beautiful to see you both together there. What a picture and what smiles. 🙂 Every day I feel the same about mine – we are very very lucky. Love, Ruth xx
October 9, 2012 at 2:50 PM
So thankful for your warm words Ruth! Yes – we are pretty big on smiles in my family — now that you mention it. Sister’s is bigger than mine – and brother has dimples to die for! 🙂 Yes — very lucky – I agree. Much Love to you dear one ! xR
October 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM
What a lovely photo of you and your mommy Robyn. She must be special to have earned this tribute, and she’s lucky to have such an appreciative daughter. Love to you both….please tell her to write a blog on her ‘Youthfulness Regime!’ Tips for us!
October 9, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Aww thanks so much Yaz ~ yes special… had not planned to do this, but something took me over at midnight yesterday… and ta da ! 🙂 She was surprised and loved it… I asked her about her “youthfulness regime’ and she laughed and appreciated your compliment … She has all kinds of silly simple things she does — different than what mainstream commercial sources would say too! … maybe we can get her to start a blog. Would be funny ~ Thank you lovely Yaz ~ Sending Hugs x R
October 9, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Such a beautiful and loving tribute to your mother Robyn. She’s so blessed to have you in her life. Happy birthday to her ( a day late)! XO Robyn
October 9, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Oh thank you so much Robyn… you are right on time..she’s still in her “Birthday” zone 10/9!! So much appreciate your warm wishes and lovely words today xxooo R
October 9, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Really beautiful, Robyn. Happy Birthday to your fabulous Mama! I adore the photo of you two…it is so deeply evident that you two love one another and find joy in each other’s company. 🙂 Blessings to you both, Erin
October 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Thank you so much dear Erin.. so happy you were touched by the photo … yes — you are so right – -we are best buddies and always have fun together…never even went through the rebellious teenage thing having her to hang with! So appreciate your loving words and blessings ~ Sending lots of Love your way ~ R x
October 9, 2012 at 10:57 PM
My belated best birthday wishes to your mother, Robyn. Love is shining from your words as much as from the photo. Thank you for sharing this, it most definitely is really special. Love, E.
October 10, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Thank you so much Esenga! Means a lot — I am so happy you were touched by my sentimental birthday post to Mom 😉 Gratitude and Love ~ R
October 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM
Like Mother, Like Daughter. Most obvious and totally wonderful. A beautiful tribute to your mom, you are blessed with having one another my friend, special hugs to the both of you, and a happy birthday to her from me, Robyn on her special day! xx
October 10, 2012 at 2:20 AM
Thank yo so much Penny… yes very blessed to have eachother ~ as I know you feel just the same with your lovely daugher – which btw – have been thinking of… is she doing ok? Hope ankle is healed up — send my love … and know Mom will love seeing you here too!! Sending Hugs as always xo R
October 10, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Yes so true, it is being slow to heal, but her ankle is better (I’m calling her limpy gimpy lol) Yes I would love that very much…very! Thank you for the hugs! Received, felt and returning same! Sleep well tonight Robyn dear friend, xox
October 10, 2012 at 10:35 PM
happy belated birthday to your mom Robyn and yes, a mother’s smile alongside her daughter’s smile together have the magic and splendor of glorious sunshine indeed …. best wishes to both of you 🙂 🙂 sincerely, Jim
October 10, 2012 at 3:39 AM
Aww …thank you so much dearest Jim. I am so glad you could help us celebrate through this magnificent medium of the blogsphere. Much Love and gratitude for your warm wishes ~ x R
October 10, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Beautiful!
October 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Thanks so much George — much appreciate dear one ~ as will Mom 🙂
October 13, 2012 at 12:47 AM
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October 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Thanks so much Yaz… will need to spend some tomorrow… Very much appreciate and looking forward to exploring for whatever insight I might gain ~ xo
October 13, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Sending belated but warm birthday wishes to your lovely Mom, Robyn! This is a beautiful poem and a wonderful, loving tribute to you both. Sadly, I never experienced a mother’s love, but I can feel it here through your beautiful words and this absolutely stunning photo. ~ Much love to you both from Julie xoxox
October 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Thank you dear Julie ~ yes I especially liked the 2nd stanza in Gibran’s poem because it spoke eloquently of the “mother energy” in nature… and this is what I think is that universal maternal love and light that can nourish even in the absence of the physical mother figure…. I am very happy you were able to feel that too dear friend ~ xxoo
October 13, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Chills, here. Beautiful and so very kind. Her spirit is refleted in the effort and beauty you have displayed. And I love Gibran. 🙂 xo
October 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM
So lovely to hear this from you dear Sam… since we are sea-sisters — this is your Sea Mom too! xo Love to you dear one 🙂 xxoo
October 13, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Gladly accept the offer. xoxo 🙂
October 13, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Oh Robyn… Happy birthday to your mom. I see you love her. Don’t slack off on the love. My mom will not see her next birthday, and it is so hard, to never say happy birthday again.
October 21, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Oh Resa ~ this brought tears to my eyes. I know life is so short … my mom lost her mom when she was only 16… and I am blessed. It is so hard and I know when my mom and then me, myself faced cancer we all realized how much each moment is worth. I am keeping you in heart and prayer along with you precious mom… HUGE hug for you tonight Resa- and LOVE too.. x
October 21, 2012 at 10:18 PM
You are wonderful!
October 21, 2012 at 10:59 PM
I have truly missed your beautiful eloquent words and pictures. So glad you are sharing such lovely sentiments. You are always an inspiration and motivation for me to continue looking inward and writing. Thank you, Robyn. Much love to you!
October 24, 2012 at 6:28 AM
Thanks for your continued support and for readiing my blog-I enjoy your blog as well! beebee
October 27, 2012 at 10:19 PM