Maura Sánchez - Mom

The feeling of regret when I see your eyes
The constricting pain in my heart
and all the sighs
Your worst
Your most hopeful
Your comfort
Your lies
Your thank you's and your tries

I am crushed that I can't be
your pride and joy
Maybe if I was a boy? ?

I long for you to know me
to understand...
that without you I can't be
and if you need it...
I'll always be there
to hold your hand

Maura Sánchez

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