My Mother

I woke up gazing at your face.
Was nurtured in your arms.
Look to you to care for me,
And guide me in life.
I need you to celebrate the things I do.
Push me to do my best.
I need your help as I go through school,
To keep me on the right path.
I need you close, even as I move away,
To be an anchor in tough times.
I need you in my life forever,
To love my kids as you love me.
I need you to be my savior,
So I can be all I can be.
For you—
My mother