There is one person in the world today br Whose love and devotion I can claim, br And though I have disappointed you br I know that your love for me is the same. br br Your genuine love - who would dare br To determine or measure what it's worth br For many others to know my love br Of you who gave me birth. br br You enabled me to weather the storm br When I recklessly lost my way. br Your guidance and direction led me on br A path of righteousness so I wouldn't go astray. br br You were the formidable pillar I clung to br In times of my frustration and despair, br And never failed to respond to my call, br Despite the sins and faults I bear. br br You protected me from the rigors of life br That at times were overbearing to me, br Without your love and motherly guidance, br Today, I know not what I would be. br br Despite the personal and worldly problems br Confronting my life that never seem to flee, br I truly know within the depth of my heart br I will always bear an everlasting appreciation of thee. br Thank you - Mom.br br Joseph T.