As I stand next you as your friend
I will gently grasp your hand,
Protecting you from the unknown.
I'll be your shelter from the tears,
A shield of strength from fear.
Others who believe your smile
in truth fooled by it's meaning
I'm there behind you to catch you,
holding you up from breaking down.
Those who don't understand
the feelings, emotions and strain
will be forever blind and will not know.
Although I am not with you in body
I am in spirit, heart and soul.
Falter not as we stand side by side
As our sons are as brothers
we are mothers of pride, always faithful.
