no other love like it in the world...

she's always there for me. she might not show it sometimes, but i know, no matter how deep a hole i dig myself into, no matter how stupidly i act, no matter how i turn on her at times, no matter how much trouble i cause her, that she will always love me. sure, she'll get angry, sad, frustrating to deal with. but like me, she's made of flesh and blood as well. she's nowhere near perfect, but i'll still love her, no matter how much she chides me, nags me, smacks me. while i wish everyone was as blessed as i am to have someone like her, unfortunately, that's not the case. however, that won't stop me from viewing her as perfect, nor will it change my perspective on others like her. despite our differences, despite our conflicting views, despite our fights, she'll always want the best for me, go totally out of her way for me.

there's no greater love on this world than a mother for her child. and, while i know you'll probably never read this mom, i love you. always. and i'm thankful that God has blessed with me such a great and wonderful person in my life. happy mothers' day.

The Rose
Bette Midler

Some say love, it is a river,
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor,
that leaves your soul to bleed

Some say love, it is a hunger,
an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower,
and you, its only seed

Its the heart afraid of breaking,
that never learns to dance
Its the dream afraid of waking,
that never takes the chance

Its the one who won't be taken,
the one who can't seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying,
that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong

Just remember that in the winter,
far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love
in the spring becomes the rose.