"let nothing dim the light that shines within"
~Maya Angelou

for dear Mom


thank you for always being
the woman who
has encouraged me
more than anyone

to shine my light
to know my strength
to dance, my dance
sing my song

to move between
the earth
and sky
with confidence

we don't always
see eye to eye, yet
there's always
comfort in sharing

we have different tastes
and ways of expressing-(and)
your deep caring
shines through-

reminding me always
how precious and enduring
is my mother's love

All my love,
Kate