My Mother's Eyes
Inherited Reflections: My Mother's Eyes
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You used to hold my hand
You used to support and guide me.
So I wouldn't have to cross the street alone
You ensured I wasn't alone in facing challenges.
No matter how small, you came to every damn school show
You attended all my school events, regardless of size.
Always in the front row
You were always there, prominently showing your support.
I used to play pretend for hours
I engaged in imaginative play for extended periods.
And you'd never question why
You never questioned or discouraged my imagination.
You said I had an imagination that could help me fly
You believed in my ability to think creatively.
And I was gonna be alright
You assured me that things would be okay.
Growing up they used say that I had your eyes
People commented on my resemblance to your eyes.
They're green until they're grey under stormy skies
Your eyes change from green to grey, akin to stormy weather.
Like clouds in sunshine
Comparing your eyes to the variability of weather conditions.
Maybe one day, it'll make sense to me
Hoping for comprehension of inherited traits.
Why I got my mother's eyes to see
Reflecting on having your perspective.
And why I need my mother's laugh to breathe
Feeling reliant on your laughter for comfort.
Maybe one day, I might understand why
Hoping for future understanding.
Why I insist on counting clouds in the sky
Continuing to observe the world with curiosity.
Maybe one day, I might get what it means
Desiring comprehension of love's essence.
To love someone unconditionally
Describing your unconditional love for me.
Because that's what my mother does for me
Highlighting your boundless love and support.
You used to sing this song every morning
You sang a particular song to wake me up.
When you woke me up for school
Missing the morning routine from childhood.
I miss it now that I'm older and onto something new
Acknowledging personal growth and change.
I'm just as stubborn, just as quick and just as proud as you
Realizing similarities in our personalities.
You say it's like arguing with a younger version of you
Noting the challenge in dealing with my similar traits.
You made me watch the Princess Bride at least a hundred times
Repeatedly watching a movie that brings you joy.
I'll never really get why, but it makes you smile
Not fully understanding but doing it for your happiness.
Maybe one day, it'll make sense to me
Continuing the quest for understanding inherited traits.
Why I got my mother's eyes to see
Reflecting on seeing the world through your eyes.
And why I need my mother's laugh to breathe
Feeling reliant on your laughter for comfort.
Maybe one day, I might understand why
Seeking comprehension of personal behaviors.
Why I insist on counting clouds in the sky
Continuing to observe the world with curiosity.
Maybe one day, I might get what it means
Desiring understanding of unconditional love.
To love someone unconditionally
Describing your unconditional love for me.
Maybe one day, it'll make sense to me
Seeking comprehension of inherited traits.
Why I got my mother's eyes to see
Reflecting on seeing the world through your eyes.
And why I need my mother's laugh to breathe
Feeling reliant on your laughter for comfort.
Maybe one day, I might get what it means
Desiring understanding of unconditional love.
To love someone unconditionally
Describing your unconditional love for me.
Because that's what my mother does for me
Acknowledging your unconditional love and support.
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