DSED #3: Write a Poem

Today's task was to write a poem for someone else and give it to them. This was really difficult for me because, first of all, my poems tend to reveal too much about how I feel (that's the point of poetry, I know) and second, I'm really bad at writing on command. I've also never written a poem specifically for someone with the intent of letting them read it. I've written over 300 poems and most of them have never been read by anyone but myself.

But I decided to man up (or woman up!) and just do it. I decided write for my mom because she's been having a tough time lately and needs some encouragement. Embarrassing as it is, here's the poem:

You were the first person I ever loved

And the first to ever love me

You’re the foundation of all I’ve ever been

And all I’ll grow to be

Your quiet eyes have seen me through

My darkest nights and brightest days

You’re the reason I still go on

You’re the reason that I stay

Storms have gathered to bring us down

But we’ll face the future holding hands

One alone is easily shaken

And so together we will stand