I just thought when you were in diapers it was tough,
Very little sleep, spit up, bumps and bruises were rough.

Starting to school was like sending you to the end of earth,
You were all mine and I had never had to share since birth.

School days, learning to roller skate, all the ups and downs,
Ballet, tap, and jazz oh how beautiful on stage in those gowns.

We survived the teen years with just a few spits and spats,
What I would give to go back when we still had those chats.

Graduation and work…you grew up in the blink of the eye,
Loving, caring, nurturing to all, on you I could always rely.

Watching you grow and learn through the good and bad,
The hardest part of being a mom is when your child is sad.

Bundle of joy you brought into this world with a baby girl,
Blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes made our hearts swirl.

Hard knocks, broken heart, and loss of loved ones dear,
Opened the door to prescription drugs and family fear.

From being on top to popping pills and playing the game,
Joining the lies and deceit of Satan without knowing shame.

Stubborn and always taking much pride in all that you do,
Not understanding that this life you are in is not the true you.

You called and ask me to come and get you out of jail,
My heart fell to the floor and I stated, “I cannot make bail”.

A mother’s nightmare brought to real life. I can only pray,
You know how much I love you even though you went astray.

Shame is no where near my heart, your pain is mine as well,
Life so good before the pills turned your life to a living hell.

My prayer has and will remain that my daughter returns to norm,
I can’t fix what is done but I will be here to weather the storm.

I love you my precious girl unconditionally and without scorn,
Trust God with all your heart to save you from life tattered and torn.

We will be here through it all and anxiously awaiting better days,
It is all up to you now to take the steps and change your ways.
VLK 12/17/18