Poetry by Donna Patri (My Mother)

As I'm cradled in her arms
within the warmth of her embrace,
I wake to see my mother,
a gentle smile upon her face.

She's always there to hold me
when I'm right or when I'm wrong,
she'd always read a story
or sing a bedtime song...

I would wake up from a nightmare
and she'd be there by my side
and forever the faithful toothfairy,
with all the teeth my pillow would hide...

She was always there to comfort me,
to kiss the tears away...
and I'm proud to say she's still the same
great mom to me today...

I remember there were struggles
when I barely had a dime...
I just don't know where I'd really be
without that mom of mine...

For all the money in the world
could not repay the price
to my mother, whom I hold so dear,
she's been so awfully nice...

Well now I'm growing up,
I know it's hard to say goodbye,
there comes a time we all must go,
so please mom, please don't cry...

I hope you know I love you,
please forgive of my mistakes
I've learned from them the hard way
but sometimes that's what it takes...

I've grown into a woman
with your guidance through the years,
you've taught me how to cope with many hardships:
conquer fears...

For everything I've learned in life,
I owe it all to you
I always will remember
every time you pulled me through...

Through the years you've been my teacher,
with a helping hand to lend,
forever I will see you
as my mother and my friend...

With passing time, I've learned a lot
and I hope that I can be
the extraordinary mother
and the friend you've been to me...

...I love you, Mom...