Mom

Bittersweet reminders of you
They bring me a glow of joy
And then a crash into the depths
They surround me and I can't leave
My home, my love, my birth

A tattered baby blanket sits on a box
Inside are pictures and trinkets you lovingly saved
I can't let go... You made me
You were there for every little thing
Through mud and sand, you were there
Your very presence felt like home

How do I let go of home?
The person who gave me life...
Worked at a job she hated
To put a roof over our head
Raised us to be one
Empress to everyone
A true rose in the garden
Like her "ugly" tattoo branded her to be

All I can give you anymore is all of my love
I hope with all my heart that you are doing ok
Wherever you are... I wish you'd never left
With every passing minute
I only miss you more