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Dear Mother,

May I talk to you?
Just, my dear mother, for a minute or two--
It is time for me to let you know how I really feel
You see, I’ve done a few things I’m not proud of
But the lessons I’ve learned are so real

I’ve never really thanked you for all you’ve done for me
I’ve never shown you how your love has made me see
That the best things in life are not of material gain
But it’s this stuff in my heart and plastered on it is your name

I’m not sentimental, you know that, my dear Mom
I’m not the mushy type but what I want to do will do no harm
Mother, can I just hug you oh so very tight?
May I allow my love to embrace you for it is you that gave me life

This moment in your arms feels like heaven to my soul
I’m sorry for all I’ve put you through and if the truth be told—
I’m no singing Whitney Houston, no dancing Madonna or talking Ricky Lake
But I feel like the most blessed of daughters to have a mother like you on my plate!

I thank you, my dear mother, for all you’ve done for me
Your unconditional love has surely made me see
That the best things in life are not of material gain
But it’s this soft mushy stuff in my heart
And plastered on it is your name!