An Angel Before Me .....

Just now I am beginning to understand
some of the challenges you have had.
With all of the struggles that life dealt you
I rarely saw you sad.
You are my encouragement,
my strength and wisdom every day.
With guidance and love in good times and bad
you always know what to say.

You must have had times when you needed a shoulder
or someone to talk to about life.
You must have had times when no one understood
and you needed someone to hold you tight.

What do you have to show for all you have done?
Do you realize the lives you have touched?
All the caring and understanding you have given in this world
and you continue to give so much.

It must have been difficult to be the only one
I depended on for everything.
Do you know how proud I am of you?
I wonder where you've hidden your wings.

For you must be an angel...that would explain it
sent down from the heavens above.
To show all this world, your children and grandchildren,
the true meaning of Love.

The greatest compliment I could receive in this life,
and I hope someday it will be.
Is that I am as wise and caring,
full of love and understanding
as my mother is to me.