Still my Mom

Verse 1]

You held my hand on my first day

Braided my hair, knew what to say

But sometimes silence filled the room

When all I needed was you

I called your name behind closed doors

Quiet cries on bathroom floors

You never meant to turn away

But some love can’t find its way

You’re still my mother, you’re still my heart

I needed more, but I got what you gave

Some things were missing, and that’s okay

I carry both the joy and ache

In every step I try to take

You gave me strength in your own way

But sometimes I just wished you’d stay

When I was small and full of fear

I needed arms that weren’t near

And I know now you had your storms

Your own cold nights you had to warm

But I was there, just reaching out

And sometimes I still feel that doubt

You’re still my mother, you’re still my soul

Even in the parts you don’t control

I needed more, but I learned to bend

Love’s not perfect, but it won’t end

I carry both the joy and ache

In every step I try to take

You’re still my mother—flawed and true

And I still love you, more than you knew

Maybe someday, I’ll understand

The weight you held with tired hands

I’ll trace it back, forgive the pain

But some old scars still speak your name

You’re still my mother, still my mom

Even when the nights feel long

I needed more, but I see it clear

You loved the best you could each year

I carry both the joy and pain

In every step I try to take

You’re still my mother

I still love you…

Even when it hurts me to