For My Daughter (a poem)

For My Daughter (a poem) by Sylvie Dubois

 

She felt confused, she felt alone 

Until she found her truest home 

A place where she could be herself 

A precious soul unlike anyone else 

As her mother, I felt fear 

Of what the world might bring, so queer 

But then I looked into her eyes 

And saw the truth I couldn't deny

My child was brave, my child was strong

And who she was had been there all along 

So now I stand by her side 

With love and pride, 

I will abide I'll fight for her, 

I'll hold her close 

And cherish every moment, 

I suppose

 or being a mom to my beautiful daughter 

Is a gift, a joy, like no other.