Mother Knows

I would be a pillar of strength and source of wisdom

I would know that things won’t always go my way

And that tomorrow is another day

I would know that life is beautiful

Despite the tears and broken hearts

If I only knew what my Mother knows

I would know that things happen for a reason

And that most men will come and go

But that the one worth my time will hang around.

I would know that I should be loved for what I believe in

And not for how good I look on top of the sheets or in between

If I only knew what my Mother knows

I would know that my hands and my mind are good tools

And that a good education is important

But that a person without a caring heart is just a fool

I would know that hard work doesn’t always pay off

But that it pays the bills and buys some food.

If I only knew what my Mother knows.

I would know that family is always a priority

Coming before any deadlines or staff parties

I would know that my child’s happiness

isn’t based on toys, trips and games

But that a loving hug can actually erase all pain

If I only knew what my Mother knows

I would know that my life is exciting and interesting

That I should strive to build self-worth

I would know that heartache really hurts

And that the best cure is a prayer, a makeover, and a girl’s night out

And that any battle we fight is won over with love

If I only knew what my Mother knows

I would probably have no reason to shed a tear

Nor feel sad, nor even dare

The things I need to know

I’ve learnt because I’ve been shown

Yet I’m still learning some stuff on my own

Because I don’t know everything that my Mother knows

© Kathya J. Castañeda