tested time and again

tested time and again

strength of a mother's heart

watching

the journey of two sons

separate

yet never apart

is one from the other

same it is

with the mother

whatever

wherever

the steps of two go

always the steps of a mother

walks with them

time and again

watching

praying 

each one through

knowing as hard times come

so too

they will go

soon followed 

by great joy

this a mother knows

with each new step

comes hope renewed

once more

yes it is true

tested

time and again

is the strength of a mothers heart

always watching

always praying

with each step 

with each day

for each son

as they find their way

hope found

strength renewed

each 
forever held
in the heart of a mother -

NBS written 3-12-2012