Now, my adopted Mom says
to me
I am the one who sings you
to sleep
in my heart I will always
have peace,
I am the one who dries
your tears
in my arms I hold you
without fear.
I am the one who helps you
learn
in my eyes you do no
wrong,
You are good, kind, loving
to me
in time I will set you
free.
I am the one who gave you
a heart
I did not give you birth
yet I played a part,
I am the one
you call Mom.
I helped you feel that you
belonged
you may not be my blood,
but you are my very soul.
I am the one who kisses
you each night
with a prayer that you
will be all right.
Linda Ann Henry © 2004
In memory of Anne Marie
Henry
1918-1974
with love from her
daughter