You dared to love me for me even though my bags were heavy
You challenged me to be better when I thought I was doing my best
You loved my children through actions that their fathers were too coward to take
You bridged the gap between a mother and her daughter after years of lies and dysfunction
You exemplified how a Muslim should live and made us better Muslims in the process
You gave me the tools to forge on when grief came and sat on my chest
You picked up the slack when I was inadequate and never expected a thank you
You held my hand no matter the weather, time, or place
You called the shots that needed called but counted my opinion
You led me from a place of fear to a place of peace and joy
You did so much more than I hoped you would
in every light and scope
