from the moment i was born

she was destined to watch over me

to protect me from the world

to shield me from all harm

 

she has spent a lifetime caring for me

she has wiped away my tears

she has soothed over all my fears

she has bandaged all my wounds

 

she has listened to me, always

even when it was hard to hear

she has supported me, always

even when it was hard to believe

 

she has given me strength

in my weakest of moments

she has given me wisdom

to help guide my decisions

 

she has given me her love

when i felt no one else could

she has given me her faith

when mine was running low

 

i live for her, i breathe for her

i hope for her, i pray for her

i want for her, i need for her

i have an undying love for her

 

she is my mother

 

12/24/99