You are a special Mother
because you have a special Child
who was not born perfect
you’ve had to watch and endure
know that there is no cure
you’ve had to be steel
knowing future life is so uncertain
having no choice but to cope,
while never giving up
you’re heroic, stoic
normal milestones, there may be none
joys of first words that may never come
nor first steps to marvel and enjoy
you merely take each day
are grateful for each one that comes
your child may never become an adult
may never see your smile,
or ever hear your voice
no one understands your special needs
you are a special Mother,
I look at you in awe
© 1999 unpublished book
RM Yager Lyrics of Our Lives