A Birthday Poem For My Daughter

This is just a note to say, I thought of you today. I could see you in my mind, When as a child you played. I remember all the years, Both the laughter and the tears; The bandaged knees, the scary dreams, I'd try to calm your fears; And then of course there were the years, That we were less than friends. I loved you still but oft I thought, Those years would never end. You thought I was your enemy. It tore apart my heart. You couldn't see how much I cared. It pierced me like a dart. We fought because I cared for you, And I was in the way. We saw things differently, we two, Not like it is today. Now I think you understand, You've children of your own. You strive to give them all you can, Provide for them a home. It isn't always easy, But you don't mind at all, Because these are your babies, And it's worth it all in all, To know that they have all they need, And that they're well and hearty; For this is what a mother does, It's not just one big party. You're doing fine my darling girl, But know that I'm still here. Just as you're their mom for life, I am yours my dear.