MY MOTHER

My mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart
She planted all the good things
That gave my life its start

She turned me to the sunshine
And encourages me to dream
Fostering & nurturing
The seeds of the self - esteem.

And when the winds & rain came,
She protected me enough
But not too much because she knew
I’d need to stand up strong & tough

Her constant good example
Always taught me right from wrong
Mark us for my pathway
That will last a lifetime long

I am my mother’s garden
I am her legacy
And I hope today she feels the love
Reflected back from me.