Ode to Mom

Like the title says,

happy mother’s day.

Today is YOUR day, 

and though I can’t give

you everything I know

you’d love to have, I 

thought I’d make you

a card instead.

First of all,

thank you for being you.

You’re one of my greatest

role models due to your

fun-loving personality,

intelligence, and

kindness.

I strive to be more like you

so people can possibly

love me as much as they

love you someday.

You’ve taught me so much:

to laugh at myself,

to take pride in who I am,

to respect myself,

to be kind,

and to be only myself,

because people will 

like me for that.

You push me to do my best,

you inspire me, you encourage

me to live life and to be my

best self.

You let me learn my own

mistakes…

you allow me to grow up.

I respect and love you

so much just because of

these, and the silly

little things too.

You also calm me

from my hysteria,

help me with school work,

and provide me a listening

ear when I need it,

no two sense added.

You make me feel like

I matter in this house and

in the greater scheme of things.

A teenage girl needs this.

Mom, there is so much more

you do for me,

but alas, this paper is

only so big, and my words

could go on longer.

This is my semi-short

“Ode to Mom,” and I hope

this isn’t too sad of an excuse

for a card.

But now, whenever you’re sad,

stressed, broken down, or just

want a silly little thing to make you smile,

just open this card and read its contents.

Remember, you ARE loved,

appreciated, and treasured.

Also, remember this next time I

forget to do my chores, 

which is likely to happen again. 

I love you and happy mothers day!