You guilded me through my life with care..
While I made mistakes here and there..
You caught me when I stumbled along the way,
And showed me you loved me with each passing day..
Looking back now with what I see..
How did you ever put up with me??
I was a brat at times and a horror at others,
And I want to say now, I am so sorry Mother..
I can not take back all the things that I did,
Though I wish I could go back and smack that kid..
But it is all over, done and in the past..
I have finally grown up at last..
But it not just bad times that I look back and see..
I remember the good times we had..you and me..
The talks late a night while I was brushing your hair,
And how you taught me to love and to care..
Things that you needed, you sacrificed for me..
It's funny how things are more clear than they used to be..
I could try the rest of my life and never repay,
All that you have gave and give me day after day..
You taught me the things I needed to know..
Though at times I know they didn't show..
I hope you are proud of the woman I am today..
As I am proud of you in every way..
06/15/98
By Emerald