Erin deCastongrene, 5th Grade
Mom
Through thick and thin and ups and downs,
You’ve always been by my side.
You gave me life,
You give me love,
And you give me light.
You really do all you can.
And, through it all, Mom,
You’ve always held my hand.
I remember asking,
“Would you still love me if…?”
I’d list things, and no matter what,
You’d answer, truthfully, “Yes.”
I’d like to tell you that I’d still love you,
No matter what you do,
But it would be hard to love you more than now.
After all, you’re great, and fabulous,
You go that extra mile.
And, that little extra bit,
Can always make me smile.
So next time you make sure I’ve got the right dose of medication,
Or take me on just a run or something as big as a large vacation,
Remember, Mom,
What I say to you,
Remember, Mom,
Thank you.