It’s your birthday today
a day to celebrate your
open-hearted kindness,
tumbling laughter
and giving smile.
I remember the day
I first understood the
madness of motherhood–
knew the intensity of
frustration and loss
of control.
And the day it hit
me– like a thousand
waves crashing against
the shore– the immensity
of my love for the tiny
new being cradled
in my arms– the immensity
of your love for me.
In these moments I’ve
understood you as I know
myself– from the inside
out– the one who
went before me– paved
the way– led by example.
Sometimes we make each
other crazy– opposite
sides of the same coin.
But my devotion to
you is timeless, unparalleled
and unquestioned.
You are my mom.
the edges of myself 