A Mother’s Love

Ever since I was born,

You've sacrificed

Given up parts of yourself

Just for me

You've spent late nights,

Cradling me until sleep took me away

Nursing me back to health

When I was sick with the flu

And needed a mother's touch to heal

On days I cried, you held me tight

For hours and hours,

Until the warm, rolling tears dried up

When kids at school wronged me,

You were there to comfort me

Even now, with mistakes made

And damage done

Everything you do,

Is with your children's best interest in mind

Still, years and years later,

When I'm big and grown,

Your love is there,

Ushering me on