Dear stranger
You were never
A mother to me
You did not love me
Unconditionally
With an open heart
You did not nurture me
Or show me care
You did not hold me
When I fell
You did not see my hurt
You chose not to hear
My screams
You did not kiss
My bruises
You did not
Protect me from harm
You did not praise
My successes
You laughed at my losses
I needed you
But you were not there
But always
Always
I have loved you
Needed you
Forgiven you
Dear mother
You are a stranger to me
And I am a stranger to you.
