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Lauren's Mom by Tammi Williams

  As I reflect I see that I have let Lauren down.
I have been more of a friend and less of a mother,
With each frustration I find more reason to frown
For you see I love my daughter like no other.

  How could I not see this coming?
It all started so innocently, trying to provide my dear child with the best.
Dad and I were working so hard and doing the entire household running
While Lauren was studying, playing, dreaming and had plenty of rest.

  All around town to and fro we would go -
To school, the mall, her friends, eating out and volleyball practice, too.
All the while respect, appreciation and work ethic Lauren did not know
For I loved her and did not want to seem like a shrew.

  Is it too late, I am asking myself, to try to be a mother?
I will do my best and hope that there is still time
To show my daughter that I love her like no other
Knowing that now she will feel angry, hurt and the victim of a horrible crime.

  by Tammi Williams 5/12//2003
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