mom

my
mom

she's spoken
a lot of words

through the years

some of things
she said more than
once

and i can't
won't
forget

ever.

"have fun
take care of yourself
i love you
call me if you need help
it's time to make decisions for you!"

many of her words
filled me with stories
stories i
keep
and stories
i share.

i don't
take for granted
that i've
had a good mother...
loving
and
nurturing.

not everyone
can say that
which grieves me.

today
i'm thankful
for a woman
who has helped
to make me
the man i
am.

i love you mom.
i'm here for you.
call me if you need help.
take care of yourself.
have fun.