MOM, MY GUIDING LIGHT

Her heart is a warm, golden light Patience is her title In a distressed nine months, she held onto me Facing changes and discomfort in her body At the edge of losing herself, she held on Waiting patiently with love and care to see my face She held me with joy, with tears in her eyes when she held me Her breast was my comfort and my survival Her breasts sagged, but she still fed me with love and joy Ignoring the physical changes she had My cries kept her awake Her hands soothe me Her voice brings me joy Singing lullabies with her sweet voice with compassion to put me to sleep Sleep was not hers when I was awake She woke up several times to see if I was okay My discomfort, her heartache My smile, her joy When I'm disheartened, she inspires me Her tongue is full of encouragement She holds me up with her tongue when I fall Her words and prayers keep me going What love I have got This love, a great treasure I hold A great gift God showered on me?? I love you, mama, ? A-S B