My Darling Daughter

My darling daughter, where do I begin?
I missed so much of your growing up, 
Though that, I know is not my sin, 
Yet, you have me at arm's length.

I have never ever claimed to be a perfect mother.
Yet, I am sometimes treated as I do not matter, 
That for a mom, you would rather have any other
Person, other than who you ended up with.

No matter the pain you put me through, 
Know that I am still here, standing ready,
Always ready, willing, and able to be here for you.
You one day will see what you mean to me.

Words will never be able to convey
How proud I am of you though,
How seeing you that very day
Standing upon Hilton Field. 

You are now an Army Soldier.
When you came through that smoke
I could not keep my composure.
This mama was a weeping mess.

I know this is your life’s calling.
You have wanted to serve others
Ever since you began crawling.
You finally found your place.

Yet, I know you are now grown,
I sometimes see my baby girl.
The one who never let out a groan
When she was in severe pain.

You will never know my fears
Nor what my mind can see
When I see you in your gear.
It is just the mom side of me.

To know you may have to sacrifice
One day your very own life
And that is one price
You are willing to pay.

You will always be my little girl
Your siblings and you are all grown
Yet you all will always be my world.
Know I see you and am so proud.

Strap on those Army boots
And take on this world
Show them your attributes
Prove you are not broken.

Shout out your battle cry
Never be unspoken nor
Let this world lie
Unexplored to you.

When I draw my last breath
I will not stop being your mom
For even in death
That bond can never be torn.

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