I am the Mommy

I am the Mommy
I must stand straight and tall
Even when pushed down the stairs

I am the mommy
I must dry children's tears
Even while hiding my own inside

I am the mommy
I must hold, rock and sing
Even while silently hurting

I am the mommy
I must be strong for them
Even when I feel like I can't go on

I am the mommy
I must give encouragement
Even when I feel I have failed

I am the mommy
I must smile and laugh
Even when my heart is breaking

I am the mommy
I must provide and care for
Even when I feel totally alone

I am the mommy
I must be whimsical yet, stern
Even when I don't feel like caring

I am the mommy
You know me well
I'm also the wife
Who's put through hell