Some Green Eyed Girl

 Mothers Smile 

I remember your brace face through all of the pain. 
The day you told us, I tried to remain sane. 
"I have breast cancer," you said as a matter of fact,
Yet you didn't shed a single tear. You stayed intact. 
Throughout all the radiation, chemo, and pill,
You still smiled and had such a strong will. 
Your attitude is what carried me on. 
Without it, I don't think I would have lasted this long. 
The cancer ate at you like a starved disease,
Killing your insides and slowly bringing you to your knees. 
But still through out it, you held that smile. 
Sometimes I could see it faltered, but only for a while. 
I love you mommy will everything I have to offer and give. 
It's because of you that I will continue to fight, smile, and live.

Happy Mother's Day to my favorite person. Biggest support. Guardian angel. And the person I need more than anyone in this entire life. This Mother's Day is particularly hard for me. For no given reason, other than I miss her. I miss her comfort, her guidance, and most of all, her hugs. I pray and strive every single day to be like her. If I am lucky enough to someday be a mom, I will follow the amazing example she set for me.

Here's to you. Mothers. Aunts. Grandmothers. Sisters. Friends. Thank you for being a mother and doing the incredible. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of you who get to see your moms. Hug her extra tight.

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