Mother

Mother, the best thing you could have done for me

was everything you did.

At the time it didn't seem right

but your actions made me a big kid,

Or better yet, adult.

A friend once told me,

these events are gifts

that help us grow and understand

the crevasses and the rifts

that make up one's soul.

So, While I've been so mad

for oh so long,

and while the pain is still so deep,

I thank you, mom

For all that you did wrong.