My Advocate and Nemesis

I admire your character and determination, 

I'm tempted to do my best to be like you, 

Yet, I'm not meant to become what I'm not. 

She is my mother, my advocate and nemesis. 

I look to your assurance when I'm in uncertainty, 

My memory jogs to remember all you've taught me. 

We are so familiar yet so different. 

You are my daughter, my advocate and nemesis. 

Reflecting as a mother and daughter, it’s interesting to discover what I’ve experienced and what I may not have realized in the moment. There are two sides to every story and it’s a blessing to have experienced both.