To a Mother

TO A MOTHER She guided me - not unalike a beacon to a ship Caught me should I stumble or should I ever trip Cast beside me like a shadow - she loyally remained Oh how she fought for me kept my dignity retained Stood there patiently while after my dreams I chase Into her arms encased within a warm loving embrace She kept my plate full - all my clothes and shoes clean Accepted all my sins - never to me was she ever mean Then the years passed - I filled her with less worry As here I was - Child in arms now in less of a hurry In her own loneliness still standing within my shadow Her faced etched - her hidden pain - for all on show Every now and then - I would see her deep in thought Had she done enough for me in everything she taught No longer the child - but a woman her pain I could see Wondering if now - she would have enough faith in me So one day I can guide her unalike a beacon to a ship Catch her should she stumble or she should ever trip Beside her like a shadow - my loyalty to her remained Fight for her - keep for her dignity to be ever retained So into my arms encased within a warm loving embrace She can leave this world for a dream only she can chase Indiana Shaw