All I Need

All I need

Is a soft and forgiving embrace

When life forgot to be kind

And instead slammed a door in my face.

All I need

Is you to read my mind as usual

To say out loud what I am afraid to

Your voice more loving and musical.

All I need

Is your chicken soup recipe

Food for my soul 

And forgiveness for my enemy.

All I need

Is your rock-steady presence

Since the day I was born 

You never let me forget it,

That you would be there 

Through the best and the worst,

Always there, 

Through the end since the first.

I can't imagine a desert without you

The sun would be less warm

And the sky would be less blue

Because your vibrance shines through

To brighten my days

And soften my blows,

Mom, I love you

From your wavy hair to your painted toes.