mother...

You gave me your smile
and you gave me your courage
You gave me your strength
and your passion for life.

You gave me your heart
and you gave me your light
You gave me your laughter
and your fight for a voice.

You gave me your love
and you gave me your song
You gave me your hands
and your drive for success.

You gave me my life,
and you showed me the world
You helped me to grow
and embrace who I am.

You taught me the Truth
and you showed me the way.
And I'm proud of the woman
I am because of you.