When I was just a little girl
you were my hero
I was your greatest fan.
You patched up my scraped knees
wiped my tears
and calmed my fears.
You held your breath
with each new step
letting my try my wings.
I crashed and burned
but in time I learned
because of you.
When I was a teen
you were my enemy
I was your disappointment.
You yelled and screamed
I said things I didn't mean
we fought all the time.
We said goodbye
I did my own thing
trying to fly with broken wings.
Again I crashed and burned
but this time I learned
because of you.
Now I have become a mother
you are the past
my child the future.
You've offered love and advice
I called you day and night
Mom, am I doing this right?
You helped me along
always showing me the way
letting me soar on my outstretched wings.
This time I did not crash and burn
all this I have learned
because of you.