to mom

I bet you remember the first time I cried

The first laugh, the first smile, the first foods I tried

The first time I sang, now the times have flown by

Seems like just yesterday, like just last July

But in spite of everything you've worried about

I'm doing better now

But I miss your hugs, I miss your pancakes

I miss drawing for you, I miss your bandaids

I know I'm busy, I've got a lot on my plate

I've been growing up lately, and realizing you did great