Jennifer Mullen Poet I do not know?

Thank You

Thank You!

For showing me the world is cruel, 
evil, to be cautious, suspecting, untrusting, 
and doubt other peoples intentions;
when I needed to feel safe.

For causing insurmountable pain, 
nightmares, psychological instability,
and permanent emotional scars;
when I needed comfort.

For not telling me you love me, 
I am beautiful, and that I can 
become anything I dream of;
when I needed self confidence.

For feeding me to the ravenous lions,
turning a blind eye, allowing abuse,
and neglecting my needs;
when I needed your protection.

For not saying you are sorry, 
crying with me, embracing me
or praying with me;
when I needed your compassion.

For abandoning me, 
missing birthdays, standing me up, 
and not fighting for me;
when I needed security.

For not believing me, 
making a mockery of me, 
and turning others against me;
when I needed your trust.

For always putting a man first, 
dependence, insecurity,
and fear of being alone;
when I needed a teacher.

For never being there,
praising me, encouraging me, advising me,
scolding me, or loving me unconditionally;
when I needed a mother.




I say Thank You because you gave me a priceless Gift. Having a daughter of my own, I can always look back at this and appreciate the sacrifices that I have made so that she will never understand the meaning of "mom" the same way I did. Thank you for teaching me what NOT to be.

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