A Mother

A mother is a child’s friend

With her young until the very end

Always present and showing love

Rules are strict with gentle shoves

She molds my character to be strong

Bright and cheerful like an upbeat song

A mother wipes away tears

Decreasing anxiety and calming fears

Showing wisdom through her years

A mother teaches a daughter to have grace

And approach a stranger with a friendly face

Always helping family and friends

Her tender heart has no end

A mother expects her kin to be bold

Pursuing their passions with a heart of gold

A mother’s eyes are simple and kind

Making me grateful she is mine

My mother and I during a mother's day shoot in 2013.