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Short poems about mothers are heartfelt tributes that celebrate the immense sacrifices and love of a mother. The image of a mother tirelessly working day and night, nurturing and caring for her family, is a timeless theme explored by countless authors. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 20+ exceptional short poems about mothers that you won’t want to miss.
1. The Golden Autumn Shadow
Autumn arrives while leaves are still green
The chilly breeze brings memories keen
Of Mother’s frail yet beloved frame
In patched brown clothes, through hardship and pain
Mother has never known a moment of ease
Meals of potatoes mixed with endless hardship and pain
Poverty lingers, never far away
One meal scarce, the next already slipping by
Life is like a golden autumn shadow
In the late-night market, Mother’s rhythmic calls echo
Her sweet voice carries far and wide
Pausing mid-sentence, tears well up… unnoticed by anyone
(Author: Võ Anh Tài)
2. Mother
Mother’s skin, darkened by the sun’s harsh rays
Her entire life spent bearing burdens to raise her children
Even the midnight moon sometimes wanes
Her frail body enduring life’s ebb and flow
The immeasurable debt of a mother’s love
Countless hardships she has faced until now
Her sweat drips onto the fields she plows
So her children may eat well and sleep soundly
Tears mix with meals through seasons hot and cold
She gives her children warmth while she wears thin
Turning away, her tears silently fall
Bringing home the golden warmth of love and joy
(Author: Phương Trang)
3. Missing Mother
The humble meals Mother cooked were so delicious
Her tender voice is now just a memory
I long for the days of togetherness, like before
Her warm smile still comforts my heart
She never minded losing her youthful years
Mother endured hardships and bitterness...
Giving everything for her children without return
Tears well up in my eyes as I think of her
(Author: Mami Vam)
4. The Mother
Mother stands quietly amidst life’s bustling flow
Her footsteps mark the small streets on summer afternoons
Lights from homes glow as families gather for dinner
My mother, with her small burden, moves in silence
Tears fall as I sit in the dark alley
Longing for Mother to return to our empty home
I wish to grow up quickly, to become strong
To share the storms and hardships of my beloved mother
In those moments, she smiles softly
Even grown, I’m still not wise in her eyes
To her, I remain forever her little child
(Author: Nguyễn Mai)
5. Missing Mother on a Rainy Night
Listening to each raindrop fall
A flood of emotions pours out, spanning a lifetime
I miss my mother. I long for my father
Lullabies, songs, and melodies are now distant memories
My love burns brightly
Hometown shadows reflect a childhood long gone
It feels half-real, half-dreamlike
Soothing the foolish slumber within me
(Author: Nguyễn Văn Tiến)
6. My Mother
The heron wades along the riverbank
Toiling to support her husband and children
Years have worn her body thin
Day and night, her struggles leave her frail and weary
Giving me life day by day
Guiding me to grow and build my own way
Tears naturally flow downward, they say
On Vu Lan, missing Mother, my tears pour
The vast ocean relies on its source streams
I’ve yet to repay her boundless love and care
Incense rises, reaching the heavens above
Praying for Mother’s soul to find eternal peace
In the afterlife, may Mother smile with grace
Father gave life, Mother nurtured, a lifetime of gratitude
(Author: Phạm Văn Ngoạn)
7. Loving Mother
Deep sorrow for my gentle mother, oh!
She bears the weight of storms and wild winds
The sun scorches her frail, worn-out frame
Rain soaks her wings, causing tears to fall
Silently waiting for loved ones to return from battle
Anxiously longing for Father to come back to life
Her enduring beauty shines as a devoted wife
Like a lotus blooming, her fragrance fills the air
(Author: Nguyễn Thị Tính)
8. Mother Is Everything
Mother is the autumn breeze
Bringing coolness to the lullabies of yesteryears
Mother is the starry night sky
Guiding me to the harbor of dreams
Mother always waits with hope and care
For me to succeed, thanks to her sacrifices
She tenderly nurtures and patiently guides
Teaching me lessons whenever I stray
Mother is the morning sunlight
Warming me through long, icy nights
Nothing brings me greater joy
Than having Mother by my side, easing life’s burdens
Mother, I wish for nothing more
Than having you by my side to overcome all
No joy compares to having parents near
Bound by deep love and familial ties
(Author: Lăng Kim Thanh)
9. I’m Home!
I return to Mother this evening
The gate worn by the touch of her hands
Each day she steps out to look for me
Quickly retreating with a heavy heart
Was Mother born just to wait?
Was I born to make excuses and complain?
Her patience feels like a gentle offering
Her forgiveness spans lifetimes, even when I err
Seeing me sad, her sorrow fades away
When I return, she feels a bit stronger
Her eyes smile as she looks me over...
Mother, I’m already past forty, yet still your child
Only now do I understand a mother’s heart
Her hair streaked with gray, yet her worries remain
Through countless storms and hardships
To her, I’ll always be her little one
(Author: Phan Thúc Định)
10. A Mother’s Heart
Mother is the sunlight of my life
Day and night, her hardships dim her youthful glow
For years, she has endured
The cycles of rice and fish sauce in life’s struggles
She worries over every lullaby sung
Over patched clothes and the words of her songs
Many nights, storms rage fiercely
Leaking roofs force us to huddle closer
She spares no effort, no sacrifice
Bearing life’s burdens on her bare shoulders
Nights when tears wet her cheeks
Whether rich or poor, her heart aches for her children
Though the sun scorches and rain pours
Nothing can make Mother bow her head
As her child, don’t bring her sorrow
Remember Father, miss Mother, and return home
She gave me sweet milk and care
Mother is the radiant, miraculous sun
Dispelling the darkness of night
Bringing spring’s whispers close to me
(Author: Minh Lộc)
11. Missing Mother
Dear Mother, I apologize a thousand times
Half a life gone, yet I’ve failed to repay your love
Meals and sleep are just ordinary things
In life, every household lives this way
Mother still sees me as her little child
Still cherishes and worries without rest
All my life, I owe you, Mother!
A debt so vast, it can never be repaid
On Mother’s Day, I write from the heart
Each stroke of the pen is like a flower
A gift for my beloved Mother to treasure
Only she truly understands my childlike heart
(Author: Tấn Nguyễn)
12. Mother
Through a life weighed down by endless worries
Her broad forehead etched with deep lines of hardship
Wind and frost have turned her hair silver
Years have bent her back like a waning moon
Careless winds sway the warm hearth’s flame
Her frail figure braves the storms of life
Old paths crossed through countless struggles
Mending broken pieces to shelter her child
The setting sun dips behind the mountains
She worries over winter’s cold in the empty lane
Fearing silence will blanket the quiet home
And clouds will obscure the moon’s gentle glow
Wishing peace for all, near and far
The debt of gratitude remains unpaid
Vast as the ocean, her love is carved in my heart
A lifetime of devotion, forever etched in mine
(Author: Hạnh Ngọc)
13. Mother, Vast as the Sky and Sea
Mother, the night has grown late
On the quiet porch, I sit counting stars
My thoughts rise to the heavens above
Tears mingle with the shadows of the night
A chilly breeze brushes the doorstep
My heavy heart bursts into tears
Life is filled with countless sorrows
Weighing on my aging mother’s hair
I blame myself for failing in filial duty
Her frail legs still tirelessly move
Her sleep is restless and thin
Endless worries for me fill her mind
Mother, even if oceans dry and mountains crumble
Your love remains etched in my heart forever
Though life is filled with strife and judgment
With you by my side, I can overcome anything
(Author: Hoài Thương)
14. Missing Mother Back Home
Night falls, silence cloaked in mist
My mother’s shadow by the roadside
Collecting bottles to sell for a living
So I could buy books and finish school
Now that I’ve grown and matured
I deeply miss her boundless love
Every penny she saved with care
My mother, radiant as the morning sun
Now I’ve gone far, living in distant lands
Seeking a career on every path
Leaving Mother alone in an empty home
My heart forever longs for my homeland
(Author: Thanh An)
15. I Love You, Mother
Being with Mother brings endless joy
No fear of storms or sudden rains
Though Father’s presence is missed each day
To me, Mother is the radiant sun
Mother toils endlessly from dawn to dusk
Her shoulders bent, yet she never complains
Tears silently streak her lashes
Loving me more in Father’s absence
Mother swallowed her sorrows, sleeping alone
Living quietly to ensure my happiness
Storms and rains battered her relentlessly
Stealing her youthful dreams, now lost forever
(Author: Hoa Hiep Le)
16. Mother Is Here
A tiny, radiant sun so bright
Her smile blooms, warming mother and child
Babbling words, not yet fully formed
Stumbling steps, yet Mother still worries
With Mother here, I need not fear
Her love and care are always near
Seeing me brings her joy and cheer
My health and goodness are her only wish
(Author: Vothanhnghi)
17. Mother’s Hands
Mother’s hands
Carry us gently
Mother’s hands
Care for us tenderly
The meals we eat
Are cooked by her hands
The water we drink
Is warmed by her hands
On sweltering days
Her hands bring cool breezes
Helping us sleep soundly
On freezing nights
Her hands provide warmth
Keeping us cozy and safe
Mother’s hands
Are devoted to us
Through her hands
We grow and thrive
(Author: Tạ Hữu Yên)
18. My Mother
At home, I have my mother
She handles countless tasks
Staying up late, rising early
Tending to household chores
Yet, always on time
She wakes me gently
Reminding me to tidy up
Keeping everything in order
So I can reach school on time
Mother brought me into this world
Sacrificing so much for me
Loving her, I silently promise
To be good and excel in all I do
(Author: Trần Quang Vịnh)
19. The Corn Plant
The cornstalk is the mother
The corncobs are her children
The mother’s stalk is thin and frail
While the children’s cobs are plump and firm
Each plant bears several cobs
With kernels round and full
She pours all her strength into nurturing them
Never sparing herself
All for her children’s sake
Do you understand, my child?
(Author: Nguyễn Bá Đan)
20. Loving Mother
Mother leaves for work
Early in the morning
Rising to cook rice
Buying fish and meat
I press my cheek close
Receiving her gentle kiss
Oh, Mother dear
I love you so much
(Author: Nguyễn Bao)
Above, we’ve compiled for you 20+ of the most beautiful short poems about mothers. Wishing you a wonderful day!
