From My Mother I’ve learned That real power is accepting people as they are with compassion.

From my mother I was given a smile that lights up every room

From my mother I have a magnetism that attracts people to me like glue

From my mother I carry my values of love and respect in everything I do.

From my mother I learned that love is in the details that are sometimes unseen by the naked eye

From my mother I’ve learned that food is medicine and can heal a broken heart

From my mother I have learned the power of my voice

From my mother I learned that tenderness is more Brave then coldness

From my mother I’ve learned that feeling is the real form of coverage

From my mother I’ve learned that forgiveness is more about me then the one that needs forgiving

From my mother I’ve learned that people may not remember what you said but they will remember how you made them feel, so be kind

From my mother I’ve learned that family is created not birthed.

From my mother she is who I come from and she is my home.

By Payton Skye Brave Heart

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