I took a look at your camera
And most of your pictures
were of me
I wonder what it’s like
to love someone so unconditionally
I have let you down on many an occasion
Yet I somehow lived up to all your expectations
And in your heart
there will always be love for me
I can’t say you’re my idol,
the person whom I long to be
I can’t say you’re my savior,
my keeper or treasure
But you are mine
and I can’t say that of anyone
You are mine with imperfections
You are mine to see in broken little pieces
even if whole it looks in a reflection
You are mine to care for in my careless
‘I’m still learning’ ways
and in a way
I have learned so much from you
and I to continue to
You are the fighter in me
The fire that will never cease
The gullible girl with infantile dreams
You are the laughter in my belly
The brightness in my eyes
The reason I fight to honor myself
and choose me
Because you didn’t have these chances
It’s a do over for you through me
but it’s a world of opportunity
you have given me
I love you,
momma

-haven

(Art “Secret Boxes” by patidescalzaviajo via mariposima reblogged from chromasoma)