I woke up today
completely forgetting to say
how much i wished the greatest mom
a happy mothers day
i had to work and woke up late
and left my bed a mess, un made
i went on with my addict ways
then at work she called to say
that she was bringing lunch today
she brought me some food desert too
kiss my forehead and said love you
i shut the door and went back to work
forgive me mom for ignoring you
my day went on and you called twice
just to see how i was doing
i know i complain about your nagging
but secretly i thank god for you
otherwise we'd be like then
when all was hate and drugs were friends
where you locked yourself
into your room, leaving us kids
to do what we do
i was selfish now that i know
what was happening
behind that door
was a man who was sick
who you cared for so much
but left him behind
to fend for all of us
mom i love you
i hope that you know
and over these years
our relationships grown
and you know how we fought
through all my school years
well mom you've taught
the greatest lesson i fear
you taught me what love
can do for a daughter
and brought me through
the hottest of water
as much as we fight
i know that tonight
when i go home
you;ll kiss me goodnight
and if i still scream form the nightmares at hand
you'll tuck in my covers
until i sleep there you'll stand
so mom without you
this life could be much worse
so what i really want to say
is i love you
and happy mothers day
