My Mother’s Daughter
"I am my Mother's daughter," I sigh.
Always that sigh, because this is a lament. That is how I use this phrase.
"I am my Mother's daughter," I sigh,
gazing at my extra chin
paying a bill late
lighting a cigarette
This is not how I wish to honor my Mother, who left me countless priceless gifts.
"I am my Mother's daughter!" I smile,
Embracing my thousandth clean slate with the same vigor as my first
Making the brave choice
Persevering
Smiling at the sky
— Jeanine Pranses
Jeanine Pranses is a Recreational Therapy Aide, yoga teacher and writer living & loving in Hanover, PA.