Mom

You always taught be to be tough

To be strong

To keep pressing on

You told me to keep on struggling, despite the pain from surgeries

And every time I wanted to come to you

The only thing I heard from you was "You're okay now, right?"

Why won't you listen to me, mom?

Chorus:

I want you as my mom, not as my therapist

I want you to lead me by the hand, when I'm surrounded by mist

Why won't you let me be vulnerable?

Mom, why cannot you hold me tight?

Maybe kiss me good night?

Tell me everything is alright?

I'm tired of being strong

I came to you for comfort, in a time of the greatest need

When I was hurting, lost, in need of a mom's warmth

But all you gave me was the same advises you give your patients

Mom, why can't you be my mom again?

Why can't you sit by me and listen?

I know what has to be done; I know what I need to do

All I need is some comforting warmth from you

Chorus:

I want you as my mom, not as my therapist

I want you to lead me by the hand, when I'm surrounded by mist

Why won't you let me be vulnerable?

Mom, why cannot you hold me tight?

Maybe kiss me good night?

Tell me everything is alright?

I'm tired of being strong

I'm lost, mom

I need your help

I just need you to be my mom again…..