A Message For My Mother Poem by Xtine Vargas

This is not a poem everyone. This is just a simple essay that I would like to share as a daughter.

I love my mother so much. I always tell her that way back when I was just in elementary. I'd write cards for her and make art crafts that would make her smile but as years pass by, I find it corny and outdated. It also feels awkward to express that for her as for me, as a teenager. And for the long run... I can't remember the last time I told her that I love her. But If she's reading this right now I would like to tell her that I love her from the bottom of my heart. I would like to thank her for being a good mother to me. When I was in my high school years I would always think that she never had the time for me, for she never attended any school meeting or parent-teacher gatherings. Not even on family day. I would always feel bad about it. When she asks me if it is okay if she won't come because she has to run some errands I'd say yes but sometimes I feel a pinch in my heart. But now, I understand her that she's busy with her job and she needs time to take a rest. She still makes me feel loved and well cared of. I love her so much that I'd die on the first day she'll leave me. I love her because she had given me my needs and even my wants. I love her because she can give up her NEEDS for our WANTS. I love her because she would even give up her sleep just to stay up all night when I'm sick and I love her because She's my mom. She's my hero. If I had to wake up one day with a different mother, I'd rather sleep again and never wake up.