As you journey
Through these final days
I cannot help but
Reflect upon hers

Two women
Both who have given me
Unconditional love
Simply because
That’s what mothers do

One who brought me
Into this world
Cradled me as a babe
Raised me
In the best way she knew

And one who accepted me
Nurtured me
In adulthood
Because I loved her son

Go gently into the night
Winnie
Knowing you found your way
Into my heart
Made a place there
That no other can replace

You are a gift
Unlike any other