Clear Sight

Mom was right

On many a thing

her words in my head

Now clearly do ring

Of mom-hood doings

And goings on

Her frustrations

And needs

Of where things belong

And me as a youngster

Didn't quite get it

Her teachings

Forgone

'Cause that's how I let it

But it has come into focus

The things I thought

Were quite wild

When she was a young mother

And me her young child

I'm in her shoes now

With eyes that see clear

Feeling things that she felt

And loving with fear

Now I am teaching mine

These teachings of mom

Important life lessons

To be kind, loving,

Strong

And I hope, wish and pray

That I am just as she

'Cause I understand now

I get it

I see