Thank You, Mom – A Poem for Mother

Thank you, Mom …
—–by Shelley Kauffman

for always being there.
for at least trying to understand where I’m coming from
      and for listening to me without judgment.
for allowing me to make mistakes and helping me deal
     with the consequences.
for teaching me to tell the truth even when the
     consequences may seem more than I can handle.
for teaching me to be kind, loving, generous and polite.
for teaching me to be respectful towards others while
     standing up for what I believe in and staying true to myself.
for teaching me to question things and to solve problems on my own.
for making me feel loved and showing me that the best gifts cannot
     be bought.
for teaching me the value of money and the importance of budgeting.
for allowing me to be a kid, to explore, and to just have fun.
for showing me it’s okay to be wrong or not have all the answers.
     Nobody knows everything about everything.
for teaching me that happiness is a choice.

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