from Adair...for me

For My Mom Who in the Aughts

Never gave up,
like a butterfly in a rainstorm,
survived everything thrown at her,
be it breast cancer,
or the demotion,
she never gave up.

For my mom,
who in the aughts,
tried her best at everything,
Who when I was sad,
hugged me,
and said it would be okay.

For my mom,
who in the aughts,
was happy when I learned,
to ride a two-wheeler bike
at the BMX track.

For my mom,
who in the aughts,
will never stop loving me.

For my mom,
who in the aughts,
will never give up.