Writer's Digest Poem a Day Contest - Day 1

Origins

Mother,
you are my life and my source.
you have been my chart and course.
You built me up when all seemed lost.
You gave your all, regardless of cost.

Mother,
without your love there is no past.
for me you were first and will be last.
I can't repay all that you've done.
It's due to you that I have won.

Mother,
you are my life and my source.
you taught me all, oft with gentle force.
For years and years I was a dope.
But now, To be like you is all I hope.