I’ll say it straight, no begging, not a single plea.

Most

Outstanding

Mom

(ever)

That’s what you are to me.

With a smile so bright

you could light the depths of the ocean,

with a hug so warm

you could heat both poles in mere minutes,

with a laugh so contagious

you could extract a grin from a blobfish,

with a mind so optimistic

you could convince the sun to rise early,

with a heart so light

you could lift a mountain’s mood,

with a voice so memorable

you could carry a conversation for weeks,

you’re impossible to replace.

I have the best in existence -

I’d pick you over others in any crowd.

I have someone I can count on -

sorry if I don’t say that enough out loud.

Some, with their

arrogance,

carelessness,

utter laziness,

dishonesty,

pessimism,

and hatefulness,

send petals up in fumes.

But with all your

dedication,

hard work,

compassion,

utmost love,

empathy,

and patience,

the flowers will bloom.