It doesn’t matter how I feel
I’m only second in everything.
She holds the key to your heart,
Because she’s your blood mother.
I daren’t believe that you would ever
Call me “Mum”. All I wanted
Was the chance to be your friend?
The chance to be a family no matter what.
I can’t fight against her strength
Her bloodline to you… You will believe
What she tells you. I know.
But in the quiet of loneliness
Be sure I’ll always love you
As if you were my own. When
I met you that’s what you needed
Another mother to step in.
I hope I did OK even though I was unprepared.
I need to know that I made some difference
That I helped build a second family
So you had a choice.
Love those who love you back
Treat those in the same way
You would be treated, and
Forgive her anger, it’s only guilt.
