Dear Momma

I don't remember but this much is true

You brought me into the world shiny and new

Coos and giggles love in all forms

You were the place I felt safe and warm

Each new day was a promise you made

Every tear on my cheek a sacrifice paid

Dear Momma you taught me more than I ever knew

Dear Momma every road I walk started right next to you

I am a painting of your love for all to see

Dear Momma I hope you're proud of me

So many scraped knees and questions answered twice

Learning about the world lessons with a price

You packed my lunches and tied my shoes tight

Taught me how to stand tall to do what's right

Every bedtime story was a spark for a dream

Birthday parties with my favorite ice cream

Dear Momma you taught me more than I ever knew

Dear Momma every road I walk started right next to you

I am a painting of your love for all to see

Dear Momma I hope you're proud of me

Another awkward teenager you'd watch with a sigh

Chasing girls I was too shy to look in the eye

Ball games after school trying to be cool

Learning all the ways to look like a fool

Watching the chaos of a young man learning to see

Helping me grow into the man I was meant to be

Dear Momma you taught me more than I ever knew

Dear Momma every road I walk started right next to you

I am a painting of your love for all to see

Dear Momma I hope you're proud of me

Now that I'm grown with kids of my own

I understand what was required the seeds that were sown

The wisdom and strength of a steady voice

To do what is needed and make the right choice

If I could turn back the clock before it's all said and done

I would do it all again as your son

Dear Momma you taught me more than I ever knew

Dear Momma I'm standing here strong because of you

I am a painting of your love for all to see

Dear Momma you mean everything to me