I Never Knew My Mother...

I never knew my mother hurt like she did when I made a mistake.
I never knew my mother prayed for me as fervently as she did.
I never knew my mother ached for my innocence to stay as long as possible.
I never knew my mother was the meanest because she loved me.
I never knew my mother said 'no' because she was trying to teach me.
I never knew my mother took me shopping simply to talk to me.
I never knew my mother locked the car doors so we had to talk to her - or listen to her.
I never knew my mother cherished our snuggles so much.
I never knew my mother cried more than I did when I fell.
I never knew my mother smiled when she saw my father in me.

I really never knew my mother, until I became one.