*Mother's Protective Shield*

You see, I used to be your good little girl

But that was before I had a glimpse of the real world

I only wanted to break free

And for you to release the grasp of the shield you placed over me.

This shield was placed out of love, I now know

For you never wanted me to be hurt by those outside influences

But at some point you will have to release me and let me go

For on my own I have to make these mistakes, fall, learn, and grow.

Your little girl has been hurt by those on the outside

But through all the heartbreak, I continue to go on

You weren't always there when I lost all my strength, and cried

If I had known the pain that was to embrace me, I'd have never gone.

You see, what I needed was a break from it all

To just be able to do what I wanted and I didn't comprehend

All the hurt and pain I put you through and how hard I would fall

But what I didn't know was you would still be here for me in the end.

Now I embrace this cover you place over me

For now it has new meaning and there's no other place I'd rather be

Safe with you, shielded by your eternal love as I now refer to this cover

You will always be the one I love, my one and only Mother...