To: Mother
where were you
when my knees gave themselves out?
and where were you
when i let myself down?
standing with a crutch
and hints of a past
your beauty faded
and all along the way
you jaded
they stated
for every lesson
i learned
i grew
for every time you held me close
i couldn't help
but recognize
that you knew otherwise
and i looked right through your eyes
asking for help
you passed on the train
turning wheels
and windows
i kept to myself
and stayed outside
where the cool breeze teaches
and the warm winds whisper while i wish
for winter
when my knees gave themselves out?
and where were you
when i let myself down?
standing with a crutch
and hints of a past
your beauty faded
and all along the way
you jaded
they stated
for every lesson
i learned
i grew
for every time you held me close
i couldn't help
but recognize
that you knew otherwise
and i looked right through your eyes
asking for help
you passed on the train
turning wheels
and windows
i kept to myself
and stayed outside
where the cool breeze teaches
and the warm winds whisper while i wish
for winter