My Mother, A Pond(written by an eleven year old girl in tribute to her mother)

                I say tickle me

She splashes water upon my face

                I say entertain me

She gives me life to watch

                I say shield me

She nourishes the border that protects me

                I say love me

She says look into me

                 I say care for me

She gives me courage when I am weak

                 I say teach me

She shows all inner workings

                 I say show me the light

She says wade into my essence

                 I say fulfill me

She gives all in return

                 I say tickle me

She splashes, entertains

shields, loves

teaches, fulfills

                 She, a pond

She, my mother