Mother's Day

For every bandage placed

On an open wound

For every forgiven trespass

For every insight shared

When I confided in you

For every heartbreak dispatched

For all the times

I fell behind

Only to find you there

To catch me

For every encouragement

Offered, when the world seemed

Too harsh to bear

For your patience, matched only

By your love for your children

For every gift you've given

For every home cooked meal

For every emotional injury healed

With a sympathetic word

For every day you worked

And every debt accrued

To prove dreams do come true

For every moment you've given

Every moment I've lived

I have but you to thank

For raising your children

To love just as you have

I have so much to say

So we'll start today

With seven small words

I love you and

Happy Mother's Day.