You gave me life when there was none within me
You held me in you for nine months, and never gave up even when the time was tough
You held me together when I was falling apart
You tried to give me the relationship you’ve never had with your mother
Even though it’s become hard to tell anyone anything
You’re still my mother, and I really love you. And I always will no matter what happens

You try to shield me away
From the darkness of the world
And tried to keep me in the light
But sometimes the darkness can overcome the light
… If it is strong enough
But you acted brave when I was scared out of my mind
You understood, even when I thought you didn’t
You’ve been through so many hardships, but still know how to come home happy everyday
Even when you’re tired of all life has thrown at you at once
You still love us, you still comfort us when we have no one else to turn to.

You say I hate you.
But in all honesty,
If I had been asked for any other mother in the world, or to give you away for all the riches, all the fame…all the glory… everything I could ever dream of…
I would never do it.

You are my light in this dark world.
You are my shield, you are my protection.
And even when I do something wrong, or fail you
You still know how to find the good in me,
The powerful mind and big heart you always say I have.
I have regret for many of the things I do.
All the times I made a mistake
The times when I look into your eyes,
And I see hurt.

I’m sorry mom. I never wanted to hurt you.
I’m sorry I’m not the sweet innocent little baby
You knew for 10 years.
But I will always love you,
Even when I mess up, and I get a little mad, or depressed
You’re still what made me who I am
…The daughter of a wonderful mother