O Mommy

O Mommy

O Mommy

I was counted out, you was counted out.

16 and pregnant, nothing to be proud of

You loved me, when I couldn’t even love me

When I cried, you dried my tears

When I was scared, you wiped away my fears

It must have been scary being pregnant so young, not knowing how to raise a child

We been though the trenches together, homeless, jobless, you name it

Not once have you gave up, not once have you stopped being a mother

You know me better then I know myself,

Even with your medical problems, you taught me to be tough

You taught me how to stand up tall. Always there to pick me when I would fall.

We’ve had to sleep on the floor together, had our lights out, no hot water

So happy I got to live those moments, made me become more humble then ever

Even when I would put you though stress, you was always there to clean up my mess

You’re my best friend, the person who I tell everything to first

I thank God for you everyday

Such a beautiful person inside and out

You would give your last dollar to feed me and my sister

You accepted me for who I am, even when I hated who I was

When I get this degree, I’m going to give you the world

You went without, just so we wouldn’t have to

You raised queens, and taught us to have self-respect

Taught me to have courage, hope, how to love

O how did I get so lucky?

O how could I one day be half the mother that you are?

O how could I love anyone more then you?

A beautiful Taurus

Thanks for your wisdom, tough love, being there for me

O mommy