You say I think I'm perfect
In all I say and do.
I've never said a hurtful thing to your brother or to you.

You say I think I'm perfect
I've never claimed to be.
If I was you'd never hold such hate inside for me.

I know I'm far from perfect.
I've hurt you many times.
I know that I can't fix it with poems or with rhymes.

I've lost my temper often
I've said things I can't take back.
This perfect mother that you want is a trait I sadly lack.

I know you hate my methods.
You don't agree with me.
I hope that when you're older you will look back and you'll see

That every rule I make
I swear I make with love,
Your wellbeing and your mental health are what I'm thinking of.

I'm not trying to hurt you.
I don't want us to fight,
But I'll never stop my effort to try and do what's right.

Maybe in a few years
You will see things more my way,
But this year is one year we won't have a happy mothers day.