Mother's Day poem

There is no such thing as the perfect mother

because every mother is unique

and so is the child who made the mother.

Motherhood is a journey, some say it's a bumpy ride

during this  journey the child is raising and molding the mother 

in the meantime, the environment and chance circumstances are molding the child.

Travel well, Mother!

there is no end-station.

Try to lead by example,

but don't strive for perfection.

Learn to say "I'm sorry"

and never be afraid to show your weakness

because your child already knows that you are weak

So all you need to do is to show your child it is okay 

to be weak, vulnerable and small

Your job is to  clean up the mess afterwards, 

including making up lies and excuses for teachers and authorities

but also letting the child take hits and hurts.

Mother: Trust that the child is hard-wired for struggle and fight

Mother: Grow too, and eventually let go

Then you and your child can fight side by side.

For a better world.

And a future of peace.

Know this, Mother: Your child will grow up without you

Your child will turn into a unique human being 

-as if by magic-

and without any input from you.

Take this as a relief.

And enjoy the time you have together.