Mother Said

Mother said, "In the depths of your plight," "Face the storms, even when you’re not right," Though life’s breadth may stretch wide and tight, Hold onto dreams, let them shine bright. She spoke of a world with borscht and more, Of paths where the warmth is hard to restore, Face the false and the depths you deplore, Keep your heart steady, as you explore. In moments of struggle, her words are a guide, Through the troubles, where doubts often bide, Her strength in your heart, let it reside, Her wisdom, your light, with you as your stride.