A Complicated Love

I love her because I know I should,

I love her because she loves me, too.

I love her because she is tough,

I love her because she is kind

I love her because she makes me laugh.

I love her because she makes me cry,

I love her because she taught me to be strong.

I love her because she showed me the path,

I love her because she gave me hope.

I love her because she drives me nuts,

I love her with her imperfections and flaws

I love her for her unapologetic wisdom

I love her because she is blunt!

I loved her even when I rejected her advice

I love her even when admitting I was wrong.

I love her despite the scars of resentment

I love her through the storms of life.

I love her because I see myself in her.

I love her because she now needs me more,

I love her because she is letting me in,

I love her for when she is gone

I love her because I understand her more.

I love her because I get to call her Mom!