You Are Like Her
You are like her,
just like your mom,
my father would say.
I am not sure about that,
but I am sure that my core strength
was built by you.
Not just because you chose to be my mom,
but because you modeled my core values.
You went against the norms and the rules
and you adopted me,
knowing and embracing my mixed race heritage.
You made a choice
rooted in pure, courageous love.
Long before I understood barriers
you showed me how to navigate them with grace.
You created a space
that wrapped me in belonging
and taught me to honor
every facet of who I am.
Your life is a masterclass in resilience.
You taught me to be an overcomer.
You didn’t just navigate systemic barriers,
you knocked them down.
You claimed your own seat at the table.
You taught me to lead,
to teach,
to persist.
My dedication to systemic equity and
creating empowering spaces,
comes from you
as I watched you stand up against injustice
and claiming your own power.
You chose to be my anchor,
You showed me what true strength looks like.
You taught me what unconditional love looks like.
If daddy was right
and I am just like you,
then I am blessed.
thank you for being my mom.
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