Mom, what can I really say?
You were both mom and dad
You worked hard every day
Sometimes at night too.
With two jobs,
you did what you had to do.
Raising me alone wasn’t easy
I know
But you handled it with grace
and so
I’m giving you this thank you
You deserve so much more
I’m giving you what
I know you’ve been waiting for
Although Dad missed my games
I wondered why and where.
Whenever I looked up
you were sitting out there
You made sure my homework
was always done.
And the meals you cooked
were second to none
When I’d missed my dad
Used to close my eyes and cry
You’d hold me close
told me to hold my head high,
told me why I was special,
why I was a joy to you
Again, you did what you had to do
I never lacked anything
And it makes my heart glad
That although you’re a great mom,
You were also a great dad.
~ Asheagold
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