My Mother
Through rain and sunshine you were always there
To make me laugh and feel human again.
As I grew thin, lost self, and lost hair,
I watched your face grow dark with worry when
My faith and strength began to fade, you were
Always by my side, a woman so strong
You showed me life’s light when life was a blur
And slowly I began to see the wrong
In living life in fear rather than hope.
I know we fought, my words unjust, ruthless,
You took my beatings and remained my rope
Saving me from my internal darkness.
A mom so special, how I wish you knew
That no one in this world compares to you.