MY FRIEND

As a child, you were always near,
Protecting me from things I feared
You feed and bathe me with great care
God knew you'd be there

As I grew older, my love grew more
Your heart was always my open door
Although I was not your perfect child
I've always loved you, for, you were my idol

Older now, two children I've bore
They look at you and adore
I hope on me, they can depend
As I do with my mother, my best friend.

-Betty K.