mother's day!

"a mother's love liberates".

maya angelou

on this - mother's day in north america -

i honour my mother

...

no more than i usually do mind you

because i have a deep respect for my mother

who was difficult

when i needed a "difficult" mother

but didn't know it

easy going and supportive

when i needed

an easy going

and supportive mother

but had no clue why

was and is loving -

without condition

whether i knew it

or not

(and of course i now know!)

and somehow she knew i'd figure so much of this out

and be alright.

it's very cool

to arrive at a place

of genuine mutual appreciation

and mutual admiration.

happy mother's day mum!

with love from steven