The days I dreaded school
She would put notes of encouragement in with my lunch
My first sleepover at my friend’s house
She picked me up that night because I was too scared to be away from home
She volunteers at my school for things she does not even like
Just to be close and spend time with me
She listens to me no matter what I am saying
Her patience endless and advice never failing
Her amazing ability to know just what I need at the very moment I need it
She knows who I am, even when I do not
She is my mother, my wonderful mother
She will always be there next to me even when she is not