You make me smile, not cry. You try not to keep things inside.

You help me to let go. You tell me things I need to know.

You scratch my back – help me see what I lack.

You make me tea at night. We hardly ever fight.

You’re always there for me. Especially financially!

You’re starting to tell me how you, too, have been hurt.

When I make a mess you help me sweep up my dirt.

You’ve always tried to make up for my Dad. And although it was killing you, you’d make sure I wasn’t sad.

You may as well have raised me alone (don’t protect him). You’ve taught me not to throw sticks and stones (don’t defend him).

Although it hurt, you set me out to be free; and now you’ve even learned from me…

You’ve shown me what a true woman should be.

And I hope everything that you are will one day be seen in me.