Seventeen whole years have passed,
And a few months too
When you brought me to this world,
Knowing life would be a zoo
I was a baby,
Weak and feeble
Yet you loved me,
Though I was little
A toddler I became,
Trouble of sorts
You still were there,
You never left port
You watched me well,
Loved me tenderly
Guided me in childhood,
And defended me
Middle school came,
I said 'no more church'
You loved me so much,
You left the place, though it hurt
Away from common following,
You did turn
I'm sorry that I'm the cause,
As of God I've learned
When I ask you to come,
And see where I go
It's not of cold feelings,
But that I love you so
In high school I entered,
And stopped talking to you
I'm sorry Mom,
That such I did do
Through recent years,
Apart we've gone
It's been so hard Mom,
I want back that bond
I need your help,
In my life
You know me so well,
Even more than I might
As I read this poem,
Tears you might show
And that's alright,
Because I do to, so you know
On this day,
April 23rd of 2004
It's your grand 41st,
Happy birthday and many more
When we fight so oft,
I pray that we have another chance
So that when time comes,
Our part will be a loving dance
I love you Mom,
More than you'll know
I've done this for you,
To help my love show
You're dear to me,
I'm thankful for you
You've blessed my life,
That is very true
I hope this day's been good,
With fun time so far
But if it hasn't been,
I'll take you anywhere but the bar
Thank you Mom,
For your love
You've carried me,
Let me fly like a dove
If you love someone,
They say to let them go
And if they come back,
Then their love you'll know
Now back I return,
To have that bond
That forever binds,
A child and its mom
Let us be there,
In good times and bad
Help each other out,
When happy and sad
I'm thankful for you,
And the love that you've shown
I hope that you can see that,
As to you I've written this poem
Happy birthday Mom,
I love you
Now enjoy this day,
In happiness true
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Mom,
Did I say that I love you?