My Mother, My Friend

Mother,

I wish I could stretch back across the years and wipe away your tears,

I wish I could hold the hands that struck you and change them into love,

I'd hold you with them.

I wish I could go back and be the friend you needed,

when no one was your friend.

I'd smile at you, dear Mother,

I'd make you laugh and we would play,

we'd dance together in the sunshine and know the good that makes one whole.

I'd keep you safe and break the cycle.

Your loving daughter and friend,

Pamela