Our relationship was challenged right from the start

I came into your life.. & a few weeks later you gained a broken heart

For your own mom you were grieving

Whilst by your side was a new born child

Who was often crying and screaming

Can’t have been easy to be a mom

At a time when your own had only just gone

We haven’t got the most conventional mother – daughter relationship

In fact, it often feels as if the roles have been flipped

I want to be there for you as much as I can

Even though during the times that I was slipping

You were unable to hold my hand

During my childhood we weren’t really the closest

But it weren’t until my teens that I really began to notice.

We often failed to see eye to eye

But during the recent years I’ve happily waved good bye

To all of the frustration that was built up in me

Now that I can see clearly & my mind feels free

During the situations you’ve dealt with, others would have crumbled

But you kept strong belief in your faith & stayed humble.

Your work ethic alone amazes me

Always worked 2 – 3 jobs on minimum wage

Still putting in them hours in despite of your age

So even though things between us may not have always been ‘perfect’

There’s not a doubt in my mind that your intentions have forever been good

Even when we both had each other misunderstood

For me & your other children there’s nothing your wouldn’t do

That’s part of the reason why I could never put another above you.