Dear Mom,

My world, my rock, my everything,
Every second I miss your soul,
Since the day I lost your light,
My heart has not felt whole.

I’ve wondered vallies of darkness
And sailed through seas of shame
And crossed caverns of confusion
And over mountains of pain.

On my path I lost some peers,
So all alone I conquered fears,
And through the never ending tears,
I found your gift of hope right here,

Inside my heart, you gave to me,
A gift far greater than anything.
Your little secret seed of hope,
Has help me cope with suffering.

Like a tree, I’ve grown up strong,
And it’s all been thanks to you.
Your seed, your soul, your shining light,
Is what has seen me through,

I know that all this pain,
Has all been for a reason.
It’s taught me that I cannot run,
I must embrace each season.

I promise, mom, your gift is safe,
I’ll cherish it oh so dearly.
Thank you, mom, for all your guidance,
I see my path now clearly.

I am The Tree, I am The Light,
And because I am your son,
I will not keep this gift to myself,
I’ll share it with everyone.