This is mushy, don't read if you're not feeling sentimental...

This is just something I wrote, don't read it if you don't like mush. There's the disclaimer...now the fault is yours if you don't like it:)



Just a Mom
By Kasey Paquette

Sometimes I look at my children
In the innocence of their eyes
As they smile at me and say,
“You’re just a mom.”

“Just a mom” I think
Maybe I am, but maybe I’m not;
And just maybe I’ve been where you are before.

I’ve lived and loved
Hated and felt
Laughed and cried

I once had a job
I’ve been through more school
And teachers than you can imagine,
And once I looked at my mom with those eyes too.

Then I had you.

You changed my life
You gave it new meaning
You filled my soul until it was ringing

I counted your breaths and felt your heart beating
My child to me you are my reason for being.

Please know that I love you
I’ll always be here.
And if I am just a mom to you
Then I am glad.

Dedicated to my Ashlynn who loves me “like a sweet, red cherry.”