Maternal Teachings

From a young age
learning respect
offering to all
what you expect

love, unconditional
bestowed upon me
revealed importance
of true loyalty

imparted principles
of wisdom and growth
sharing your faith
kindness an oath

in your struggles
my compassion grew
teaching perseverance
through courage you drew

holding standards
for responsibility
realising benefits
gaining autonomy

values instilled
quite early on
always upheld
although you are gone