For nine months you carried me
inside of you
showing your love for me
without even knowing
who I was.
Although you had a hard time,
you still chose to give me life.
And for that, I thank you.
Later as I began to grow up,
you went beyond all limits of patience
even when I gave you a hard time.
You always understood me
as only you could.
And for that, I admire you.
You slaved by cooking and cleaning
making sure that I had everything
any child could possibly ever need.
And for that, I love you.
There were so many times
I never let you know
how very deeply I appreciated
all of your time and effort.
And for that, I am sorry.
You never complained when your
mornings started at five,
and I would sleep until the last moment.
And for that, I cherish you.
Now that I am also a woman,
I remember how harsh and brutal
your life truly was.
You endured so much personal abuse
while I was growing up.
And for that, I immortalize you.
When I look at you
through the eyes of another person
instead of your little girl,
I see the strength and courage
that I myself hope one day to possess.
And for that, Mom, I idolize you.
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Angels are in heaven,
or so the saying goes.
But, god sent angels from
his kingdom in the disguise
of our little children.
A look of innocence fills their eyes
as they see the beauty in God's world.
A rainbow after a hard rain,
the speed of a fast moving train,
and even prairie dogs roaming the plains.
Just look into their eyes,
and it will be plain
you won't find any stains
like the kind grown-ups
receive from life's pain.
Everyday's a new experience
for these angels in disguise.
They put their trust in everybody
never expecting their own demise
by predators who envy or despise.
How very sad it is,
for these angels in disguise,
that some people never see
they are God's most precious prize.
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