be like and i tried to be like her in every way i could during my growing up years. i believe i grew up to be a “good and loving woman” as a result of her great example in my life. i saw her as my “true mother” and wondered how i’d ever live without knowing she was alive in this world. i loved her with all my heart and still do to this day.
at the time i wrote these poems, i felt as though i was living with no understanding or support or love to help me through when i need it most. i was often left hurting by 