In my teenage years
I never did understand
What you did and said
Or why the heavy hand
I thought you were rash
Horrible and mean
And plenty more words
That just aren’t clean
But I see you now
In a much different light
How I can speak
To such a beautiful sight
You never did mean
To cause me pain
But you knew my demons
Had to be slain
What I wish to do now
Is just say “Thanks”
For the smiles and joys
The smacks and spanks
It was more than hard
This I am sure I know
Yet you did your job
And helped me grow
Now I’m still becoming
A woman beautiful and strong
It’s going to be a while
God knows it’s been so long
And when I look at you, Mom
Do you know what I see
I see the wonderful woman
That I am going to be
~Chrystal
Written on
November 10, 2006