For so long she's been a mother lost
not there for her little girl as she should be
wallowing in loneliness and self pity
when all along she was never alone
she had this sparkling gem the whole time
a sweet angel who only sees light
and she needs guidance and a strong hand
finally slapped back to reality
from here on forth she promises
to show the beauty in the world
to take time each day to laugh and give love
hold her hand while walking in the woods
teaching her all the things about the world
for she craves knowledge
and who better to give it than mommy
mommy is sorry for being so stern
being so impatient
also so selfish
for nothing in this world means more
than when she looks at her and smiles
and says thank you, mommy
thank you for doing this for me
there is no greater joy
I love you my Lily