A mother serves her sugar with
A bit of peppermint
To clarify the passages
That carry what she meant
When she first set to bear a soul
Quite separate from her own,
Whom she would cherish, yet must teach
To live and die alone.
Your arms were always open
when I needed a hug.
Your heart understood when
I needed a friend.
Your gentle eyes were stern
when I needed a lesson.
Your strength and love has
guided me and gave me wings to fly.
