I Saw Her

I saw her sitting on the park bench - A small child playing at her feet. I saw her give her meager meal To the youngster she thought so sweet. I saw her kiss her child Who came to her crying. I saw the tears she shed When she caught her child lying. I saw her trade her youth For selfless years of service. I saw her teach the child Throughout years of patience. I saw her raise her dimmed eyes to see The child she adored - Was me.