Struggles Of A Single Mother

Going through a difficult phase
trying to raise a baby alone
While you are still young
and barely even grown

Times are very hard
and you need assistance
Never give up hope
always have persistence

Daily struggle surviving off welfare
and barely enough child support
Never looking back in time
with thoughts that you should have abort

No acknowledgement from daddy
as he refuses to take any responsibility
Every chance he can he claims,
"The kid doesn't even look like me"

Now you must concentrate
on being a good role model
You must set the example
you want your child to follow

Instill values that will be carried
throughout each phase of life
For family should never have
to be viewed as the cause of strife

Feeling of defeat as this is not
how you planned your life out
Second guessing yourself as
you are now filled with doubt

Learning to cope with each new challenge
will turn your frustration around
Easily adapting to every change
proves in this lifetime peace can be found

Please remember the sun
must always shine after the rain
I cannot pretend to be able to heal
or understand your pain

Quite simply my offer of support
will always be there extended to you
Hopefully my constant reinforcement
has helped change your point of view