Your Mother Am I

You, my baby girl and your mother am I You nurse from my body until I am dry Sometimes late at night I get you out of bed We sit and rock for hours as I rub your sweet head You, my little girl and your mother am I Come let me hold you as we say goodbye Though I must leave for a very short while You can bet I'll return with open arms and a smile Be strong little one, I must strengthen your wings So you can handle the wind among other things You, my daughter and your mother am I Lay your head in my lap as I explain why Girls can be wicked as they strive to be cool You know of your beauty. Mama didn't raise a fool Now listen to my wisdom and take my advice The best way to get them back is to simply be nice I don't expect you to understand. I just beg for your trust Do as I say. Be respectful, kind and just You, my daughter and your mother am I Lean your head on my shoulders as I dry your eyes You believe your heart to be broken, no chance of repair Listen as I tell you, I myself have been there It's just a little hiccup in this thing we call life You will fall in love again and make a beautiful wife You are an improved version of who I used to be I pray I have taught you well as I set you free Sit with me a while and let me soak in your sweet smell You will go out in this world and I know you'll do well You, my daughter and your mother am I That is who I am and who I will be until the day I die