No Greater Love (To My Mom)

Dear Mother,

Since birth you have cared for me.
At times, my cries were loud,
But you always stood by me.
Now, all I want is to make you proud.

I try my best to make you happy.
You inspire me to reach my goals,
You remind me never to give up.
And you are always there to console.

As I grow older, my world begins to change,
But still you always remain the same.
There were a few things I've done in the past,
Some things were smart, some were a shame.

Even with our downs,
Your love is there to stay.
We yelled, screamed, and fought,
But that doesn't matter today.

You are my rock, my saving grace.
In my times of doubts and despair,
You never left my side,
You were the only one who cared.

My sister, my best-friend,
You are someone I will never forget.
For you were the only one there, when no one else came.
Being your daughter is some thing I will never regret.

The tears I've cried,
You caught with your hand,
Never let them fall,
Because you understand.

As a young woman, I now realize
God sent you from above,
To be my mother, sister, and best-friend.
Surely, there is nothing greater than your love.
_________
Copyright © 2006 Rona