Happy Mother's Day!

For Anna

I gave up ever having you
Though I always felt you near
Keeping company with other souls
Til mine was ready for yours here

Your laugh lites up my day
I can sooth most any tear
Your smile is contagious
And can melt away my deepest fear

I don’t know why you chose me
Though my gratitude is clear
As precious moments turn to memories
And days fly into to years

Zen
Mother's Day 2008