Ode to Mother

Whenever I think of the friends who have made a real difference in my life,
I think of the one I can talk to, really open my heart to, because she understands me...
And I think of the friend I have fun with, just doing whatever, whenever, because if feels so good to be together...
I think of the friend I can count on, the one that I turn to so often,
because I know she'll never let me down...
And I think of the friend who inspires me, who always can keep me believing in me because she does...
And I think of how lucky, how blessed I have been to have her in my life--

My mother, my friend.

--Karen Ravn