For my Mom....My Inspiration

You held my hand when I fell down

Wiped my salty tears away

Smiled at my scribbled drawings

And laughed at my corny jokes

Pushed me hard to succeed

And proud of my success

And taught me that failures

Were successes in disguise

Your arms were warm and strong

Your smile brought sunshine to me

You taught me how to love

And how see the light of life

Many times I felt sick

But was healed by your love

Many times I needed a kiss

And you gave me one freely

I look at the world around me

Surrounded by fear and hate

And you sheltered me

Yet taught me to endure

You held me up to be strong

But yield as needed

And to take the hard road

To make my life easy

It’s because of you that I am

One who loves life and lives

And stands on my two feet

Ready to take on the world

And you have made me succeed

And to be on my own

And I hope that I can

Make you feel proud

You have done all you can

And so much more

You are a gift from God

And my prayers were answered

I am blessed by you

I am lucky to have you

I am loved by you

And I love you

I grew up in your shadow

Wanting to be like you

And hoping that I

Can be half the mom you are

What is a mom, they ask?

The answer is simple to me

I don’t have to look any further

Than at your loving face

by Diane Pagel 5/8/2011