Mother

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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