Children Do Not Realize

As children, we can't comprehend or fully realize
The meaning of our mother's love, how tender and how wise.
Her patience and her guidance, her helpful, caring ways.
The special, thoughtful things she does to brighten up the days.
Years go by, before we know the depth of her concern.
The love in her protectiveness_ it takes so long to learn.

But as we grow, we understand, for we look back and see.
Through older eyes and wiser hearts, her love and loyalty.
It's these and many other things that make her grow more dear.
More admired and more appreciated with every passing year.
With warmest wishes, special thoughts, and loving pride_
Because it's Mother's Day, and because you're you.

I copied this verse from a greeting card.
The author is unknown to me.