I sometimes have the urge to retire

From being a good mama

And become a bad one

But I fear that would do

Enduring damage 

And so I cook, and clean, and continue 

To love

And be the one that is here for my sons 

To listen to them and respond 

Encourage them to go on

And be who they are born to be

But I write this to tell you

If you feel your mother failed you in some way

Please don’t think it’s your fault

And please try to understand 

I fail every day

I get up and try again (so far)

But it is very hard to be a good mama

In this modern age

-jenn