Apologies To My Mother

I didn’t appreciate you enough; I'm sorry, I didn’t know Difficult times, raising us was so tough; I’m sorry I didn’t know Little money, food in limited supply, yet you never complained I didn’t notice your hands were so rough; I’m sorry, I didn’t know While working two jobs as well as keeping us all safe, fed and happy You always seemed calm , never harsh rebuffs; I’m sorry, I didn’t know I don’t think you ever had more than one dress or a new winter coat We had more love than material stuff; I’m sorry I didn’t know Jeanie now a mom herself and understands what it must have been like When I speak of mother my voice gets gruff; I’m sorry, I didn’t know….