Graduation Gift Author, Unknown This quilt with stitches strong and true, Holds all the love I have for you; No antique treasure or work of art, Just the simple gift of a mother’s heart, Light patches with some dark mixed in, The way my love for you has been; Joy and pride – some worry too. Evenings waiting up for you. As I placed each stitch with patient care, I thought of you, and breathed a prayer; That God would keep you safe tonight, And show me the way to guide you right. Now you are grown – my job is through, As the quilt is bound and finished, too; It holds my love and faith and care, To travel with you everywhere. It may not seem important now, But keep it safely anyhow; And when there’s no one else to care, You’ll find my love still waiting there. To hold you warmly for awhile, And see you through a time of trial; No antique treasure or work of art – Just the simple gift of a mother’s heart.