Mama Jean

Today I am sharing a poem I wrote about 5 years ago for a very special woman. She is on my mind today more than usual and it feels perfect to bring her into my journey since her love and support were a huge part of my healing.

Mama Jean

I met her many years ago

When I was just a pup

Who could have guessed, way back then

Our lives would one day line up.

 

I was just a baby then

She, my mom’s best friend.

We lived our lives and walked our paths

Never knowing we’d meet again.

 

When I was broken she took me in

She gave me a place to heal

She helped me find my way again

Her love for me was real.

 

When the dragon took my mother

My heart was broken down

She put her arms around me

And said “I’m your mama now.”

 

She taught me to love horses

She taught me how to farm

For 14 years we loved and we laughed

We kept each other from harm.

 

Our lives are growing apart again

My path now takes me away

I hope she knows I’ll miss her

Each minute of every day.

 

I hope she knows I love her

And knows how much it means

To proudly be called daughter

By my precious Mama Jean