Mom

 Mom, on your birthday, I celebrate you.                                                                                                And all the wonderful things that you do.

But if truth be told, and that must always be,
I'm going to talk about Marvelous Me!

Because Marvelous Me did not just come about,
For you were my making; in that is no doubt.
Your strength gave me the power to reach new heights.
Your words gave me the knowledge to learn wrong from to right.

Your patience gave me the calm to face a new day.
Your advice would show me there is always a way.
Your capability showed me to strive for my best.
Your selflessness was given with all of your zest.

You molded and led me with support through it all,
Even lifted me up when I'd happen to fall.
So lo and behold, here I am today
Because of your love and guiding way.

Marvelous Me will continue to grow,
Only because of you, this I know.
So I celebrate you now, in this special way,
To wish you a very Happy Birthday.

For I wouldn't be me if it weren't for you from the start.
I love you, Mom, from the depths of my heart.