I wish I had the time again to tell you how I feel,
I wish I had you by my side and that your touch was real,
I wish I could have told you more how I feel inside,
I wish I took the time to say I viewed your love with pride.
As a daughter I could not see, all the dreams you had,
As a mother now myself, I see and I am glad,
Glad that I had you with me, to teach me right from wrong,
Glad that you gave me life and taught me to be strong.
I know that you are with me still whenever I need you,
I know that your gentle hands still guide in everything I do,
I try so hard to make you proud and all you hoped I’d be,
I know you live within my heart, a real part of me.
You are determination in our son and loyalty to life,
You are the understanding touch between a man and wife,
You are the warmth in winter, the heat on summer days,
You are the mists of autumn and springs life giving rays.
I wish I had the time again to hold you close once more,
I would tell you that my love for you is stronger than before,
I would thank you with all my heart for being who you are,
My rock, my strength, my being and still my guiding star
neil
30th May 2008