in honor of motherers of all kinds everywhere
Who convinced me I was good enough
Who stayed late, sometimes, just to talk
Who is still a part of my life, after so many years:
Are you my mother?
Friend who watched me grow up
Who helped teach me right from wrong
Who applauded me from the front row
Who loved me into your own family:
Are you my mother?
Cousin, uncle, sister, granddad, aunt
Who taught me to fish
Who treated me like a princess
Who helped me understand who I am and where I come from:
Are you my mother?
Woman who delivered me
Who comforts me when I cry
Who fought with me and defended me
Who showed me what kindness looks like:
Are you my mother?
I cannot, looking back, remember a life
When the only person who mothered me
Was my mom.
Thank you Mom, family, friends
Thank you pastors, teachers, coaches
Thank you volunteers and church ladies
You are my mother.
Lea, this is so right on and beautiful. When I was single, for many years, so many women came along side me and mothered me. My own momma died almost 10 years now and my ex husband's mother is still my mom after 40 years. God bless all the women he chooses to bless me through with their mothering.
ReplyDeleteLove you. <3 I could be your mother. I am so proud of you!