Dear Mom. I’m the worst

I know I’ve caused a couple sleepless nights

I’ve raised my voice and started too many fights

You’ve seen me fall, watched me break and run

But you still held on, proud of your son

You picked up the pieces I threw away

Kept me close when I pushed you away

Even when I gave you every reason to doubt

You never let love burn out

I may not be the best son

I stumble, I mess up, I come undone

But I swear on the stars above

There ain’t a soul I’ll ever love

Like you, mom — you’re my number one

Even when I’m not the best son

You taught me strength, and grace through pain

You danced with storms and smiled in rain

When the world went cold, you stayed warm

Wrapped me in your arms, kept me safe from harm

And every time I lost my way

You lit a fire to light my day

I never say it enough, but it’s true

Everything good in me came from you

I may not be the best son

I mess up more times than I get things done

But your love’s the reason I keep trying

Even when I feel like dying

I’d trade the world just to make you proud

Even when I let you down

If I had one wish, I’d go back in time

Erase the tears, turn wrongs to right

But all I can do is stand here and say

You’re my heart — every damn day

I may not be the best son

But you never stopped loving me, not once

And I carry your voice inside my soul

You’re the only reason I’ve stayed whole

I may be flawed, I may be scarred

But I love you, mom — with all my heart

No, I may not be the best son

But I’m your son… and I’ll always love you, mom