This poem was first published in May 2009 at

A Long Story Short.

My Mother

Callie Reese

From the lipstick kisses on my cheeks

And the fresh glasses of water

Just before I go to sleep

From the little notes in my paper bag lunches

And through all my high school crushes

You have been there through it all

Not just as my mother

But also as my friend

The person who understands

The pain that I’m in

But always assures me that it will end

I know that my growing up has been hard on you

Trust me it’s been hard

“On me too”

But you’re my mother

And I know

You’ll always be there to pull me through

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