Mother’s Day (Dzien Matki) in Poland is celebrated on the 26th of May. It was first celebrated in 1923 but actually got popular a few years after the WW2.
On this special day children wite their wishes to their mothers on a sheet of paper, decorate it with flowers, hearts and other symbols of love. At school there are special ceremonies to commemorate the day.
Yesterday, on 26th May, the third annual March for Life and Family took place to celebrate the day.
more about the March.
At our school we wrote poems about our mothers:
Zuzia’s poem
When I was young…
I thought that those monsters under my bed
would kill me, eat me, scream, hit…
But then you made it somehow
and I am not scared anymore.
When I was young
I couldn’t write
This little mistake in a difficult word “jusz”
and I was embarassed, shy, angry
But then you showed me how I should do it
and I do it the right way now.
When I was young
I got a bad mark at school
I felt terrible but it was You
who said: “A student without a bad mark
is ike a soldier without his rifle “.
It made me feel so much better.
But I am not that young anymore
I know how important You are
It was You who showed me
that I should be myself and not to be afraid
or shy, to show my real face.
by Zuzia
My MUM
She always takes care of me
and she always sees
when I’m sad or content
She always gives me her helping hand
When i am happy she is happy too
So I want to do something special for her,
I can’t do any great things
But there is one thing I can do:
I can go to her and say: “I love you mum”
by Bianka
Kasia’s poem
Dear mum, today is your day
And I want to say
That I love you so much
And I am very glad
Because you are here
And you always help me
Even if I’m sad
You can make me laugh
That’s you who brought me up
And who always takes care of me
Even if you aren’t here
When I am alone
You sometimes phone
And I am not lonely anymore
That’s why I love you so much
My dear mum
by Kasia
We love our mums
26th May – Mother’s Day
This Day is very important
for all children.
Every child loves
their Mum so
when this day arrives
we give them beautiful flowers,
wish them all the best
and
a big smile on their face.
We are happy when our mothers smile,
and we want them to smile and be happy.
Every mum is differnt, but every mum is beautiful.
We must respect them
because without them we would be sad and unhappy.
We love our mums.
by Magda
It’s your day.
I love you mum, you know it, I’m sure!
On this special day I will try
to help you in your daily duties
because it’s your day.
In the evening I will prepare you a surprise,
it’s my secret.
At the party there will be many guests: family and friends,
because it’s your day.
You think that I will forget all this,
but this day won’t be a normal day ,
From now on I will always help you ,
because I love you so much.
by Alicja
Milena’s poem
You’re a gift from God
a true angel
with each of your smiles
better are our lives
I always want to be with you
carry you and hold you
You’re a great comet
that shines between ordinary stars.
They all stop to look
at your beauty.
Without you this world
would never be the same.
by Milena
Małgosia’s poems
Everything’ll be all right
And everything will be ok
coz there is one day.
It’s one, little day
when all mothers smile
and all children pray
For them to live long,
to be kind and strong.
To always stand by them,
watch them every day.
So mum, don’t you leave me,
‘coz life won’t be the same.
2nd poem
You are sweet
You are kind
You are always on my mind
You are here
You are there
You are always everywhere
You love me
I love you
Happy Mother’s day for you.
by Małgosia
Dear Mother
Dear Mother on your day
I want to be with you everywhere
I wish you a happy life
without wounds from my mouth’s knife
You are all my world
I’ll never tell about you a bad word
You always give me advice
Even when I don’t know how to make rice.
Life without you wouldn’t be the same
I would feel like there is always rain.
by Kamilla
students of Gimnazjum nr 18, Gdańsk, Poland
Why May 26th? Any event that gave this day a special meaning?
I really liked the poems, especially the last one. How old is the “author”? They are all very nice and touching.
Bye.
Irina
Yes, the poems are very nice and full of lovely feelings for all the mums. In every countries, at every ages they are the same: the mums are always special for everyone! I’m thinking to the English children’s thoughts that first celebrated this Day ( in March) and to my children drawings and poem, too( 11th May). Even the decorations and the subjects of the cards are almost the same!
Lovely comparison!
GINA
Thank you both for lovely comments, the authors are 14 y.o. I haven’t found why this particular day was chosen to celebrate mothers, probably there was no special reason.