A Mother's Wish

I wish you happiness and success,

but struggle and sacrifice too.

Not to be mean, but those are things that strengthen you. 

I wish you faith and belief in God,

but despair and doubt too.

Not to be rude, but those are things that build you.

I wish you love and romance,

but rejection and regret too.

Not to be gruff, but those are things that help you.

I wish you health and intelligence,

but malady and misgiving too.

Not to be dour, but those are things that humble you.

A mother shapes and molds, teaches and trains, and hopes and worries too.

As you start this new journey in life,

I wish you could see yourself the way I do.

© January 1, 2018 Corrina L. Terry 

Love you Joshua!