You Are My Everything

I have grown under your watchful wings
shielded from threatening insecurities
your independent voice answers
whenever I call out in need.

Each new morning I can better see
the world with keener eyes
for you have willingly educated
I am no longer a naive child.

Every day you teach moral values
showing Christ like ways to live
I hope to follow your example
by being a true and just leader.

Contagious laughter you spread
making the earth anew
no one can feel saddened
for you color their world.

You stand strong and offer advice
though sometimes I turn away
you remain with open arms
never too busy to give a hug.

Friendship you have spoke of
love you have discussed
but these two necessities
are what you are all about.

Knowing that you'll never leave
and that you will dwell right here
puts my heart at eternal rest
lulling me to peaceful sleep.

I know for sure that tomorrow
will begin with a single smile
for you brighten the darkest days
and bring pure happiness and joy.

You are my very best friend
the only one I can tell everything
I am not afraid to step up
because you've given me strength.

I love you forever and ever
and I feel the luckiest
to be called your daughter
having you as my mother.

One day I will fly away
but we'll never truly separate
for your smile is locked
away in my heart to stay.

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Dedicated to my beautiful and loving mother, I love you!