Love At First Sight
It was love at first sight
a complete bonding of souls
from the first shared breath.
I was so young
a baby, really
You were older, wiser
had seen the world.
You knew things
and you taught me them
with kindness and humor.
You answered my triumphs with cheering
my mistakes with gentle advice
my anger with patience
my frustration with compassion
my strivings with encouragement
my tears with understanding.
It was in your embrace
I learned to feel safe
to feel wanted
to feel what it's like to be
loved
unconditionally.
I am forever grateful.
Happy birthday, Mama!
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