Thanks Mom
My dearest mother, thanks for a lifetime of memories
You are as soothing as spring's gentle breeze
Contemplating parenthood, I fondly recall your guiding examples
You taught me absolutely everything, and here are a few samples
You loved me unconditionally, as any parent should
In times when I was doubtful or uncertain, you told me that I could
You did all that you were able to do, and even took it up a notch
I am eternally grateful, for affording me the opportunity to watch
You gave me my set of wings, and encouraged me to fly
You enabled me to soar, and the limit was merely the sky
You gave me the foundations on which I could build
A chest full of memories, with love is blissfully filled
When I displayed my faults, and caused you worry and trouble
You reached out your heart, and lifted me from the rubble
You have supported all my endeavours, even if you did not agree
But through the thick and the thin, you taught me how to be me
You've given me more than any one person deserves
You have shown me that parental love never sways or swerves
I have studied under your tutelage, now it is time for my test
I am well prepared, because after all, I learned from the best