By Stephanie Tucker (Originally written in 8th grade)
When I was little,
You showed me the way,
And made me what I am today.
For all your guidance, caring and love,
I thank the lucky stars above.
I caused you problems long ago,
For that I’m sorry, I hope you know.
You taught me how to stand on my own.
If only then I wished I’d known.
There were times when I was mad at you,
For little things you made me do.
But you were always there for me,
Yet let me be what I wanted to be.
I love you more than words can say,
And learn new things from you each day.
You’re someone whom I can depend,
You’re more than my mother, you are my friend.
I hope that someday I will be,
As good a mother as you are to me.