A poem sent to me by my daughter,  Meredith

            Easter Basket of Love

                   Inside it, you will find my heart:

                         one that is grateful for 

                      the kind of person you are,

                    and for what you mean to me.

                         In my basket of love

                  you will also find my memories:

               a collection of thoughts and special

                    moments that we have known,

                      and of personal treasures

                   that only we two can share...

                    In my Easter basket of love

                             for you, Mother,

                  you will find many wishes:

                       for love and happiness,

                     for health and prosperity,

                     for wisdom and knowledge,

                 and for pleasure and relaxation.

               You will also find these promises:

                           that I will always

                       try to do my best in life

                      and follow my chosen path,

                       so that you can be proud;

                  that I will learn from my mistakes

                   and set a good example for others;

           that I will always keep you close at heart

               and regard you as mother and friend.

                     Around my basket of love

                  I have woven flowers and lace

                       to give it that extra touch.

                         I have used all the soft,

              pastel colors of the Easter season

                    to capture the holiday spirit.

                          Now I deliver to you

                            this basket of love,

                       so that you may enjoy it

                              for years to come.

                                           -- Kelly D. Caron