The Woman You Are

There's a funny thing that happens 
when a daughter gets older

She sees her Mother 
for the woman she is 
To herself as a daughter
and to others.

That's what's happened to me.
I don't just see you as someone 
Who puts Band-Aids on cut knees 
and soothes away bad dreams ...

I see your beauty 
your strength 
your love for others

I see people admire you 
and enjoy your very presence
I see character and dignity

For all the years you told me 
I make you proud ..
I want to let you know 
that I am proud of you !

Your ability to love 
without judgment
To care without expecting 
anything in return 

And to see me
and the rest of the world 
through eyes of love 

Makes me feel like the 
luckiest daughter in the world

~ Happy Mother's Day ~


Beautiful Poetry Copyright ~ Ellen M. DuBois 2002