Dear Mother

Celine Dion singing quietly in the background It's all coming back to me now There were moments of gold and there were flashes of light... You made growing up seem like so much fun anyhow My childhood was colorful and exciting thanks to you; You made sure that it was nothing like your own. You taught me everything that I know, and so much more Folding up clothes that we've outgrown You tell me that everyone has a past that they shouldn't be judged for, That everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. And I'm growing up already Year after year after every birthday Seeing this world with a whole new perspective I can tell that life isn't perfect You try to hide it, I know that you do You believed that we needed to learn as much as we needed to rollick But I can still hear those hushed voices behind closed doors Distant sobbing when you think that no one is awake You try your hardest to stay strong for the sake of us Those late-night phone calls that cause heartaches Standing up for us, defending us You are the anchor that keeps us from drifting You're always there to pick us up From places that attracted us but led us to falling But you were history with the slamming of the door and I made myself so strong again somehow... You tell me that every obstacle and misfortune makes us stronger That God has already planned everything for us That we should learn to control our anger Thank you, mother For everything that you do The journey you set foot on with so much baggage, turned out to be your life It hasn't been easy for you You are a blessing An angel And my whole world Thank you for being my role model