AN ODE TO MY MOTHER

My mother deserves a lot of praise. 

She taught me right from wrong,

And how to be brave.

She has always encouraged me, And pushed me to be better.

For that I am forever grateful,

That’s why I wrote this letter.

                                                                  Dear Mom, 

You deserve the world. 

You made me independent and kind, 

And into a smart, strong, sensual girl. 

You gave me confidence and the tools to succeed. 

You told me I could do or be anything. 

From you I received courage, 

You’ve always been my number one fan. 

You are supportive and wise, 

I hope this you understand. 

For my 18th birthday, 

I knew the first thing I wanted to do 

Was to get a tattoo. 

A moon to match your sun,

so that every time I looked at it, 

I thought of you. 

You love passionately and care for others, 

I greatly admire your selflessness. 

From working full time to raising four kids, 

it is evident my brothers and I are truly blessed. 

You have sacrificed so much for us 

And we have been through a lot. 

From losing our childhood home to my chronic illness, 

You have remained my rock. 

We are so alike, so we fight all the time, 

but this doesn’t mean I won’t be your partner in crime. 

Thank you for all you do,

You are more than a mom to me. 

You are a friend and a mentor, 

everything I aspire to be.