Mother's Day Challenge

Like mother
Like daughter –
Strong, ambitious,
And hard working.
The road has been
Long and wide.
Lots of highs like
Success, love and
Support.
Lots of lows
Like wiping away
Tears and being
Missed.
The road takes me
Back right into
Your arms and heart,
Where there is
Never-ending love
And light. No matter
Where life goes,
You are right
Beside me, walking
Or running with me.
Even if we are far
Apart you have that
Special place in
My heart and mind
Where you belong.
You are my cheerleader,
You are my rock,
You are my anchor,
You are my everything,
And most of all
You are my mother.

 
Stood in her favorite spot
in a rainstorm
holding a wake of one
 
wondered if
that's all there is
to mothers and daughters  
 
broke out the booze
but the balls
were still in the air
 
ashes juggled
in tiny
matching urns
 
sealed in tissue
velvet and bubbles
then scattered
 
dancing over asphalt
until she finally
arrives
 
singing
a final
dry mouthed verse

Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
You were the lone survivor as you've been through trials and tribulations,
Through your doubts and frustrations I was here for you.
However, I'll never forget the things you've done good or bad.
A strong woman, you never tolerated foolishness,
A strict disciplinarian, you'd never let me act up,
An independent woman, you didn't need a man to support you.
You kept father in check and as a result you've been together forever.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
You have your flaws just like everybody else,
You've said hurtful things and you've done things in spite, but despite the things you said and done you are still number one.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
I know it's not easy to see your daughter grow up,
I'm sorry if I was ever difficult,
I know better now because you've taught me right from wrong.
I was the baby of our family as you'd smother me with your over protectiveness, but now I know why you did it in the first place.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
Tough and strong, you were the protector,
A provider,
A fighter you could knock someone out with one punch,
Was never taken a sucker,
Never let your true emotions show,
You were detached, but you knew how to love.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
You taught me to be strong,
You taught me to not depend on anyone, but myself,
You showed me what was wrong,
You showed me what was right,
You told me its ok to fight for what I believe in, and you made sure I was ok.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
Mother, thanks to you I didn't end up like the others,
Because of you I knew the difference between stupidity and sensibility,
My mother, I love her and know her story too well.
She can be crazy, she can be nice when she wants to be, but she has the capability of doing almost anything.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.
Caring yet aloof,
Intimidating yet soft,
Loving yet a little controlling, you are original in your own way.
But, I must say thank you for raising me.
Mother, you know you're not like any other
Mother, you were the better woman
Mother, you're forever
Mother, I'll never stop loving you.