Mom (poem 2)

Ive thought about my past a lot
The things Ive been through
Theres something I need to say
Im sorry and thank you

Im sorry for all the fights
Im sorry for all the tears
Im sorry for all the bickering
Youve tolerated through the Years

Im sorry for the Pain
Im sorry for the Hurt
Im sorry for the times I was bad
When I thought of being good first

Im sorry Im not perfect
The goodness in my heart doesnt always beam
Im sorry I was mean to you
It haunted me in my dreams

So I can say Im sorry
But thankful is what I am
Youve changed my life, directed me
Made me stand up when I almost ran

Thank you for the memories
Theyre ones ill never forget
Thank you for the toys and presents
Even the ones I havent used yet

Thank you for the opportunity
Thank you for the dreams
Thank you for the privileges
and the punishment in between

Youre truly something special
All three of us and dad know
I dont think I could tell you that more
Youve helped us all to grow.

Ill never quit saying Thank You
Its something you taught me well
To take advantage of situations
To lend others a hand for help

Youre something I admire
Youre memories Ill never let go
Youre an incredible person
Anyone would be lucky to know

Now as I say these things now
I know Ill end up with more
I want you to know how good of a person you are
Genuine to the core