Dear editor,

I am enclosing a poem for all moms on Mother’s Day:

One True Friend

Here we are still together you and I.

After all those years of looking I thought true friendship had passed me by.

It’s been a tough ride, you know that much is true.

But with all our ups and downs I’m glad I took the ride with you.

We face another tough challenge today and I pray you’ll remain by my side.

And through this stormy darkness we can be each other’s guide.

I know you are the friend who’ll be there to see me through.

But if we don’t get to see forever, remember, Mom, that I love you.

My only wish is that I can show you brighter days, ’cause that’s all you deserve to see.

And give you back a little of the joy and love that you gave to me.

So if our time on earth ever comes to an end.

I’m thankful that in my lifetime I had at least one true friend.

Happy Mother’s Day.

R.J. Nelson

Formerly of Tamaqua