Eighteen years I've been protected under your wing

I'm thankful I've got to fly over seas

Been places I get to say i've seen

I'm thankful I am loved

Because you love me I've got to furfill my dreams 

See the world through my own eyes 

through that I've seen sin

I've learned lessons, wither they were thick or thin 

When I felt afraid

That I felt I've failed 

Fallen too far, that I was astray 

When my truths turned to lies 

When darkness resided over my mind 

I wasn't alone, for you where my guide. 

One step ahead 

Your intentions always testified 

Keeping a close eye

You showered over me with pride 

Because you loved me

Your light shined out the deadliness that lingers in the shadows of disguise

Your heart was our weapon 

Composed of organic gold 

Your strength was not apparent in apperance, but stored deep within your soul

If you had five dollars to your name

you would give it to me

Your selfless in any mirrior 

You reflect what a woman should be 

Your passion is shown when you teach 

I'll never forget the things you've taught me 

The girl I use to be

Wouldn't be beautiful without her mother's genes

Because you love me, I am the women that precedes to be

As we watch the seasons pass

Your face remains the same 

Age is a word, that should be strange 

Although for me times have changed 

I feel the pressure in this stage 

my age declares the beging of a new phase 

by law I am free 

I am challened to live where the air is hard to breath 

You've encourged me to wonder

To case my dreams 

but now it is time for me to leave 

No mater where I go, I'll never forget my home

Georgia will forever be where I grew up 

but my home is found in you

Because I love you for being simply you

I'll devote my life to take care of you

An angel, specialy appointed to me 

Because I love you, you will alwasy be my mom - a KD sister to be.