Mother

When dad decided to leave with another.  
You worked and scraped to provide for me, my sisters and brother.  
Your need to be free and wanting to flee.
Left us at home and often alone.
I know you did your best without rest.
Leaving us to pick up the mess.  
As time put us through the test.
I always felt overwhelmed, mad and sad.
Never feeling that love from a mom or a dad.
I've grown up now and often think back.
All the basics we never lacked.
We always had a home, fed and dressed.  
Just wanted to thank you for being the best.