For My Mother, My Friend

I don't think I ever told you, 
how much I appreciate the things you do. 

You have been there when I cried, 
and always known when I've lied. 
You taught me how to read and sing, 
and punished me when I did the wrong thing. 

You were there to tell me goodnight, 
and always knew how to make things all right. 

I look up to you, Mom, 
and I love you very much. 
I don't know what it would be like 
without your loving touch. 

You will always come first in my heart, 
no matter how far we are apart. 

Mom, I have not told you, 
I don't know where I've been. 
You're not only just my mother, 
you're forever my best friend