My Mother

The first word that I spoke, 

The first face I ever knew, 

The warmth of your embrace, 

The love that I could feel came through. 

The first time I fell down, 

The first time that I cried, 

The first time that I felt pain, 

You were there by my side. 

You taught me how to walk, 

You taught me how to talk, 

You taught me how to be strong, 

You taught me how to love. 

You've always been there for me, 

Through thick and through thin, 

You've always been my rock,

You've always been my friend. 

I love you more than words can say, 

I will always be grateful, 

For everything you've done for me, 

My dearest, most precious, Mom