Mother I love you for all the times you took my side
I love you for all the times I was wrong and you were right
I love you because you knew me better than I knew myself
I love you because I can tell you anything
I love you because I can always give you a ring
I love you because you make me smile when all I want to do is frown
I love you because you are the best that you could be
and that is all I need
You gave me a chance when all bets were off
I set sail and I was lost
You guide me on the path
And even make me laugh
I love you for forgiving me when I did not behave
I love you because you always knew what to say
I love you for giving me space to breathe
and question and try even when everyone else wondered why
I love you because you were stronger than anything
You kept going when others would have thrown in the ring
Now you stand tall when so many waited for your downfall
I love you for risking it all
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