My Eccentric Mother

I remember as a girl going to Cybil’s house

So you could learn the old Astrology

After you brushed the old woman’s hair

I remember thinking her and her husband were ancient

Now I know they were wise

I remember you running with me and laughing

When everyone else’s mothers were sitting

Gabbing about each other

I remember thinking I was lucky

I remember you heading my Girl Scouts Troupe

Fighting for equality to enter the old school

Trying to give the gift of nature to the girls

I remember how proud I felt that you were my mother

I remember you cheering the loudest

At my basketball games

I remember you standing up for me

Telling that sexist Gym teacher off

I remember your face when I punked myself out

The twinkle in your eyes

Your daughter was her own unique self

The flash of fright across your face

Knowing it would mean hardships

I remember your disappointment

When I almost got in big trouble

You had me read Gibron

You understood I had to move on

I remember you trying to understand

Your adventurous daughter

Not ever relating but still giving me

The room to fly

I remember the fear in your eyes

The first time I was paralyzed

The second time when you

Told that doctor he was wrong

I remember when I realized

All you had ever done for me

The day I became a mother

You are the woman in this world

That means more to me than any other

You have always been at my side

You will always love me

I have always looked up to you

I have learned from you

How to be the eccentric woman

I am today

Mama you are my Best Friend

I Love You!

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