Dear Maternal Unit,

It's nice in here;

I have my own placenta bean-bag chair…

I'm not that scared, I just have no idea who I am yet,

But I know whoever I become; I am a part of you…

I need your food;

More cheesecake please!

Paint me a warm shade of hope,

Hold me close.

I know you are afraid, I'm kind of afraid too;

I don't know what I'm supposed to do

And I feel I'll be too big soon to curl up inside,

But Mama I am right here beside you;

Watching, learning, soaking in emotions,

Actions, passions and distractions…

Mama, what does the man singing the song mean,

"I can't get no satisfaction"?

Can I have cookies for breakfast?

Hi Mom, yeah school was fine,

I made you a necklace; it's macaroni

Mom, you're the only one who cheers me up when I'm lonely.

We don't cuddle like our younger selves did,

But you sure make me feel like a special kid;

You've got my rainy day board game blues licked

Like my favourite chocolate pudding mixing sticks,

You make sure we always have enough smiles and band-aids,

But can I get some new kicks?

Kicks; sneakers…?

They're shoes Mother!

Gawsh sometimes I wonder what planet you're from,

Why whenever my friends are around do you act so dumb?

I'm almost a teenager Mother!

Dora the explorer is just not fun,

How come I have to stay in while all the other kids on the block

Don't have to go to bed with the Sun,

It's still early; just one more hour Please!

Pleeeeease!

Hey Ma, can I borrow your car keys?

Yeah, uh-huh, whatever, fine,

Yes! I'll be home at a reasonable time…

Damn, you're on my back so much;

I think you're my spine,

Seriously, stay out of my room: it's mine!

Are you buyin' me something cool for graduation?

Mom you have no idea the stresses us kids these days are facing…

Hi Mom, how goes the aging?

Jeez you're looking old,

Did you ever think this is how it would all unfold?

A Mother's Love is unconditional, so the story is told,

Read between the lines Ma; I miss you,

I'm calling just to hear your voice and get some advice,

Quit sugar-coating it, I'm not ten anymore;

I know the world isn't all that nice.

Mom, I'm an adult now,

Yes I know you're proud, but how did we ever get here?

How did you put up with me for all those years?

Where did you find patience for all my tears?

Tantrums, rants and disrespect?

Honestly I'm surprised you didn't wring my little neck,

I remember well enough though;

That wooden spoon you used to use to keep us in check…

Next year I'm gonna get you the best gift ever;

A grandchild

A little person you can teach,

That despite what children think:

Adults are both caring and clever.

Dear Maternal Unit,

I wouldn't have made it this far without you: nope, never.

Can I come over for dinner?

Hi mom, it's been awhile, how's the weather?

The kids are growing so fast;

Just the other day they wrote you a letter,

They're too young to understand death,

So we're sending a card to the hospital

Hoping you get better…

Kids, your grandma is a very special woman;

Keep memories of these times:

Be sure when she's gone

You never forget her; she's a mom too

And without our mothers, what would we do?

Hey Mom, just want to let you know: I love you.