Poem: A Hero In My Eyes

This piece is hands-down one of my personal favorites. It is about an amazing woman who loved her child unconditionally and taught that child that they could be exactly who they were. That woman was my Mom, and despite losing her in a tragic plane crash when I was still a teen, she remains my superhero, my guardian angel...my everything.

I love you, Mom. This one's for you.

A HERO IN MY EYES

I often sit alone and think

Reflect on life's mistakes

So many broken promises

And so much still at stake

I wish I could rewind the clock

Control the flow of time

There's one thing that I would change

To me the greatest crime

A child needs their mother's love

A bond that shouldn't break

When that connection shatters

There's no greater heartache

My mother knew the way I was

My secrets would unfurl

She wasn't fazed when I said

Your boy's actually a girl

When you play with Moms makeup

The mess you leave stands out

Instead of being angry

When evidence was all about

My mom told me it's ok

Your perfect as you are

My love is unconditional

My daughter is a star

Hearing that was wonderful

The greatest gift she gave

Then she did my makeup

Said 'my little girl is brave'

Then one day my world collapsed

And all came crashing down

Tragedy destroyed my life

From sorrow, I would drown

My mom did a special job

Was a medivac nurse

How could we have ever known

Her work would be her curse

She left on a flight one day

Said be back in a flash

How could any of us know

That her plane would crash

I'll never forget that day

Something broke in me

My heart has been empty since

Why won't God hear my plea

My mom was amazing

Said I can be anything

Don't let others stop you

Even when their words might sting

Even though it took me years

That wisdom now will show

I'm a strong Transwoman

My mom would be proud to know

Even though she's not here

And there's pain I can't disguise

I still love her more than anything

She's a hero in my eyes.

Mikayla Cadger