As if immortal
she has always been the same to me
avoiding father time.

Seeming to be allowed the right to stay
to give us the encouragement
and support as we grow into our own.



Never a mountain to hard to climb
she helped us see that she made it
and so can we.

I often wonder 
how she can be so strong
taking her bumps in life at stride
as if endlessly to carry on.



When I think of all life's tests she's had
and with the ease in which she pulled thru
gives me strength and courage
to endure the ones I face
and climb my mountains too.



As I grow older and wiser
I know she won't always be here
but even after her day comes
she will still be a strength in me
for in my heart she will remain
always reassuring me
no matter the hurdle.
there is a way over.





© Lonelywolfe
September 2003