The Strength of a Woman- A Letter to My Mother

Barely 5 feet tall 

In your 3- inch heels 

Every room you enter

Heads turn like wheels. 

You may be small 

But your presence is grand 

Always dressed to perfection 

Hair never knows a loose strand. 

It was just you and me 

For about 12 years.

I know it wasn’t easy 

But you hid well your fears. 

My mighty protector 

The arrow to my bow 

You gave me my world, 

Taught me everything I know. 

A home of our own, 

The best private school, 

Endless dance lessons,

Skirts filled with tulle. 

It’s true you worked late

Nearly every night 

I didn’t understand 

And we often would fight. 

But I know now

You did the best you could 

Everything you did was for me 

To have the life you thought I should. 

The strength you’ve shown 

More than any athlete I know 

You’ve persevered through so much, 

And continue to grow. 

It’s been 30 years 

And though we’re apart 

Your love always surrounds me 

From the depths of my heart. 

So thank you mom, 

For your endless might

I love you, and I admit, 

You were usually right ;)