I never realized until I became a mother

I made my mother cry waterfalls several times.

As a ten-year-old, I did not care for her tears.

Now that I am a mother, I wish I could go back.

I think about my behavior back then sometimes.

Was I the reason my mom drank many beers?

Even so, in school, she made sure I’d stay on track.

Maybe in the future, you will make me cry,

but I’ll get over it, and your words will fade to black.

No matter what, I’ll help you confront your fears,

and like my mom used to tell me, I’ll tell you to fly

and not be afraid of changes, I’ll always have your back.