Nothing will ever again be

the taste of the best gooey 

chocolate chip cookies

baking in the evening.

The sound of bottle caps

and chocolate raisins

bouncing up and down

in the rectangle box.

She is a giver upper,

for her children 

and her husband.

Brave and anxiety ridden

all at once.

The smell of Dolce and Gabbana 

lurking on her work clothes,

present in every single embrace.

The sound of the sink water dripping

pouring down the dirty dishes.

The spray of febreeze and pouring 

of tide to get your kid’s work clothes

ready on time everyday.

The sight of her shirt,

always supporting her kids 

with every chance she gets.

Mom, I love you.