For my mother

When I fall, she catches
When I fail, she soothes
When the load becomes too heavy, she shares
When I feel overwhelmed, she offers succour

When I can't see the way, she shows
When my spirit saps, she offers hers
When I feel alone, she stands with me
And her support through thick and thin is unfailing

For the one who's there no matter what
And on whom I can always depend, I am eternally grateful.

I'm the good man I am because of her guidance.

I love you, Ma.