She was with us always
Before we were, she awaited
Surrounding us with love
Dreaming of our life together.
❤️
She was there when
Smiles of recognition arrived
Our first words were formed
Tentative steps became falls.
❤️
Tying shoes, combing hair
Mending our boo boos
Soothing our broken hearts
Watching her every move.
❤️
It is not until decades later
Do we appreciate her fully
After we too experience love
Unconditional and true.
❤️
We see how rare her love
How fierce her loyalty
How devoted her care
This is who she has always been.
❤️
Precious. Present. Powerful.
We owe all we are to her.
Let me strive to reflect her light.
By birth or choice, she is always
Mom.