Clearly we never really understood
A mind of a child cannot fathom
Really what it means to be a mother
Life gives you turbulent twists and turns
A lesson experienced even a little more

Something to help appreciate a bit more
Everything you used to take for granted
Like time, space, and a mother's love
Everlasting solid bond not easily broken
Kindered spirit that eluded a naive mind
After you have left your fading footprints
Now the mind realizes as the heart yearns
Emotions shared yet brief and fleeting

Mostly regrets for time not well spent
On those days we thought there's more
Summers to bask in the glory of love
Even though it was not yet evident then
But now a lot older and a little bit wiser
I know your love always paved the way

© Baipedi Christina Tebogo Mosebi